After discovering that their unborn child has a specific genetic disorder, a couple authorizes the use a form of ______ in which a treatment that involves altering the genetic structure of the fetus' immune system so that system's ability to slow down the progression of the disease will occur until the baby is born, at which time a more aggressive treatment will be possible.

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Gene therapy involves altering the genetic structure to treat or prevent disease, which aligns with the scenario described.

After Discovering That Their Unborn Child Has a Specific Genetic