consanguineous
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Several children were the result of consanguineous marriages, in which the parents are related.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024
“Ninety percent of the cases I see are caused by consanguineous marriages,” says Ms Zaki.
From Economist • Feb. 25, 2016
With the pianist-brother's recent success, however, the consanguineous harmonies of the trio will no longer be heard.
From Time Magazine Archive
Influenced, no doubt, by general opinion, Westermark tries to believe in some instinctive repulsion of man for consanguineous unions.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
Westermark admits that it is difficult to show clearly that consanguineous marriages are prejudicial in man.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
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