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Genetic inheritance

Synonym(s)

Transmitted through genes that have been passed from parents to their offspring (children).: Definition from: National Cancer Institute dictionary
1: The reception of genetic qualities by transmission from parent to offspring. 2: All of the genetic characters or qualities transmitted from parent to offspring.: Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Inc.


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