An affected individual who manifests symptoms of a particular condition through whom a family with a genetic disorder is ascertained is called a(n):
A. Consultand
B. Consulband
C. Index patient
D. Proband
ANS: D
A proband is defined as the affected individual who manifests symptoms of a particular condition through whom a family with a genetic disorder is ascertained (Pagon et al. 1993–2013). The proband is the affected individual that brings the family to medical attention.
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