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co-sanguinity

 

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Co-sanguinity

Definition:

Co-sanguinity refers to the state of being blood relatives or of having common ancestors.

Senses:

1. Noun (General Sense):

In a general sense, co-sanguinity relates to the degree of blood relationship between individuals.

Example sentence: The level of co-sanguinity between the siblings was evident from their facial resemblance.

2. Noun (Medical Sense):

In medical terms, co-sanguinity is used to describe the intermarriage or unions among close blood relatives within a family.

Example sentence: Genetic disorders can result due to co-sanguinity when two closely related individuals reproduce.

Usages:

1. Cultural:

Co-sanguinity plays a significant role in many cultures' marriage patterns and family structures.

Example sentence: In some cultures, marriages within the clan are encouraged to maintain co-sanguinity.

2. Genetic:

The study of co-sanguinity helps geneticists understand the hereditary patterns of diseases and traits.

Example sentence: Researchers conducted a study on a small community with co-sanguinity to analyze genetic disorders prevalence.

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