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probands

probands is the plural of proband.

Meaning of proband

Noun

proband (plural probands)

  1. An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the genetic investigation of the individual's family.
    • The proband was 8 years old and had a dyseidetic pattern, as did his father, who was also tested.1992, Helene V. Fatt, Genetics for Primary Eye Care Practitioners, page 82

Questions about probands

What is probands the plural of?
Probands is the plural of proband.

Words near probands in the dictionary

  1. probainognathid
  2. probainognathids
  3. probality
  4. probally
  5. proband
  6. probands
  7. probandwise
  8. probang
  9. probangs
  10. probarbital
  11. probasal

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