Tennessee Code 68-5-501 – Definitions for parts 4 and 5

As used in parts 4 and 5 of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Birth defects” means those abnormalities of body structure or function present at birth that adversely affect the intellectual capacity, health or abilities of affected individuals;

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-5-501

Commissioner: means the commissioner of health or a designated representative. See Tennessee Code 68-5-501
Committee: means the genetics advisory committee. See Tennessee Code 68-5-501
Department: means the department of health. See Tennessee Code 68-5-501
Representative: when applied to those who represent a decedent, includes executors and administrators, unless the context implies heirs and distributees. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health or a designated representative;

(3) “Committee” means the genetics advisory committee;

(4) “Department” means the department of health;

(5) “Genetic and metabolic screening” means search through systematic testing of the population at risk for metabolic or genetic conditions, to enable early dietary or medical treatment and counseling so as to ameliorate or avoid adverse consequences of those disorders; and

(6) “Genetic disorders” means those conditions caused by an alteration or abnormality in the genetic material (DNA) which may adversely affect the health and functional abilities of affected individuals.

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