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consanguineous

[kon-sang-gwin-ee-uhs] / ˌkɒn sæŋˈgwɪn i əs /


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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

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 Auguste Forel

There have been differing opinions among physicians in reference to the effects upon offspring, both physical and mental, of consanguineous marriages.

From Insanity Its Causes and Prevention by Henry Putnam Stearns




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