genogram

genogram
ge·no·gram 'jē-nə-.gram, 'jen-ə- n a diagram outlining the history of the behavior patterns (as of divorce, abortion, or suicide) of a family's members over several generations in order to recognize and understand past influences on current behavior patterns also a similar diagram detailing the medical history of the members of a family as a means of assessing a family member's risk of developing disease

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n.
a technique of family psychotherapy, in which a family tree and a family history of a particular psychological disorder are constructed in view of the whole family to help them understand each other better.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • genogram — gen·o·gram …   English syllables

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  • genogram — ˈjenəˌgram, ˈjē noun ( s) Etymology: gen (I) + gram : a diagram outlining the emotional and behavioral history of a family s members over several generations in order to recognize and understand past influences on current behavior patterns ; also …   Useful english dictionary

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