genetic abnormality

For those at risk of genetic Alzheimer's Disease, a blood test can be taken - after specialist consultation and counselling - to show if the genetic abnormality that causes the disease is present.

Testing showed a fatal genetic abnormality in her fetus, a mutation that would kill it in utero or shortly after birth.

Cox's fetus was diagnosed with trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality that usually results in miscarriage, stillbirth or death soon after birth.

He concluded the statute’s criminal provisions were likely unconstitutionally vague and said it was unclear at what point in the process doctors can be deemed to be aware that a fetal genetic abnormality exists.

In April, the FDA warned that the tests could give false results, including “reporting a genetic abnormality when the fetus does not actually have one.”