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biparental
[ bahy-puh-ren-tl ]
/ ˌbaɪ pəˈrɛn tl /
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adjective
pertaining to or having traits or characteristics that stem from both parents.
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OTHER WORDS FROM biparental
bi·pa·ren·tal·ly, adverbWords nearby biparental
biovar, biovular, biowarfare, bioweapon, bipack, biparental, biparietal, biparietal diameter, biparous, bipartisan, bipartite
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How to use biparental in a sentence
Hence selection of biparental forms is a precarious process, now going forward, now backwards, now standing still.
A Critique of the Theory of Evolution|Thomas Hunt Morgan
Medical definitions for biparental
biparental
[ bī′-pə-rĕn′tl ]
adj.
Having two parents, male and female.
Of or derived from two parents.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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