1. Plural of genogram; visual diagrams that map family relationships, medical history, and behavioral patterns across multiple generations.
Usage: Commonly used in psychology, social work, counseling, and family therapy; Educational and clinical contexts

Examples

• The therapist asked the client to create genograms to identify patterns of mental illness in the family.
• Genograms are valuable tools for understanding inherited traits and family dynamics.
• Medical students learn to construct genograms to document patient family histories.
• The counselor used genograms to help the family recognize recurring behavioral cycles.
• Genograms include symbols for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces across generations.