As there is a history of hereditary disease in the families of Tim and Faith, they have arranged a meeting with a specialist at which a family tree concerning the odds of them having a child with a birth defect will be constructed. This event would most accurately be described as

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Genetic counseling is the process where individuals or families at risk of an inherited condition are advised about the nature of the disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and the options open to them in management and family planning. This fits the description of Tim and Faith's situation, where they are seeking information about the odds of having a child with a birth defect due to hereditary disease in their families.

As There Is a History of Hereditary Disease in the Families