consanguinity
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"We can see what is happening when consanguinity is at play and also when new genetic variations are introduced into the family unit of the clan or tribe representing more distant ancestors."
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024
"In general terms, our studies have shown that the health risks attributed to consanguinity have been exaggerated."
From Salon • Sep. 11, 2022
While you can’t tell someone else how to feel about surprise consanguinity, I don’t think you’ve learned anything that you’re obliged to disclose.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2020
It’s a wise choice, in keeping with the overall tone of a story about adolescents held together by a cultivated consanguinity.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2020
“All this nonsense comes from the Dark Ages. We know now that most birth deformities result from the consanguinity of the parents.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Vocabulary lists containing consanguinity
The Declaration of Independence
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"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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"The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson
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