genetic relationship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of genetic relationship
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The team looked at the genetic relationship between mothers and their adult children.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025
After establishing a genetic relationship between the two individuals, the team looked at all possible connections, such as brothers, half-siblings, grandfather and grandson, as well as uncle and nephew.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
Today, many Swahili people have little genetic relationship with the medieval individuals in the study.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 29, 2023
He submitted DNA samples to prove he shares a genetic relationship with his children, which he hoped would speed up processing.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022
It seems probable enough that if Geoffroy had developed his views on evolution he would finally have been led to interpret unity of plan in terms of genetic relationship.
From Form and Function A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell
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