The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"Down syndrome." A chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra or partial copy of chromosome 21.
"Health care practitioner." A person who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by law or regulation to provide or render health care services or genetic counseling to expectant or new parents.
35 P.S. § 6242