proband

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006930",
  "term": "proband",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "The first person in a family to be identified as possibly having a genetic disorder and who may receive genetic counseling or testing. The person may have a condition that is thought to be inherited or may be concerned about the risk of developing a genetic condition or passing it to a child.",
    "The first individual in a family to be identified as possibly having a genetic disorder or condition."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/proband/"
}