Proband vs. Consultand — What's the Difference?

In medical genetics and other medical fields, a proband, proposito (male proband), or proposita (female proband) is a particular subject (person or animal) being studied or reported on. On pedigrees, the proband is noted with a square (male) or circle (female) shaded accordingly.

A person who requests a consultation, especially concerning genetic counseling

See index case.

An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the investigation of the individual's family