matrilateral
[ ma-truh-lat-er-uhl, mey- ]
adjective
related through the mother, as to a maternal uncle.
Origin of matrilateral
1Other words from matrilateral
- mat·ri·lat·er·al·ly, adverb
- Compare patrilateral.
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