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preimplantation genetic diagnosis
The diagnostic technique used for evaluating the DNA of embryos before implantation to prevent serious genetic disorders in the future baby. It is also known as PGS. In current clinical terminology, this term has largely been replaced by preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M). 
Grammatical category Noun
Field Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Level of specialization High
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
Variants
Abbreviation
PGS
Formal
Synonym
PGT-M
Formal
preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

diagnóstico genético preimplantacional
screening genético preimplantacional

Valenciano

diagnòstic genètic preimplantacional
PGS
Associated concepts
Is accompanied by
embryo biopsy
Type of
ultra-early prenatal diagnosis
Examples
Children born after oocyte donation, FER, preimplantation genetic diagnosis or testicular sperm aspiration were excluded from the controls.
In addition, for pregnancies conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (eg, in vitro fertilization), preimplantation genetic diagnosis is an option.
Collocations
WITH ADJECTIVES
identification through  preimplantation genetic diagnosis