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proband /pro·band/ (pro´band) an affected person ascertained independently of relatives in a genetic study.
pro·band (prbnd)
n.
An individual or member of a family being studied in a genetic investigation. Also called index case, propositus.
proband.
See propositus.
proband
propositus.
proband
Epidemiology A Pt who triggers study of other members of the family to identify the possible genetic factors involved in a given disease, condition, or characteristic. Cf Index case.


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