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paternity test

 

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Noun paternity test has 1 sense
  1. paternity test - a test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child; negative results prove he was not the father but positive results show only that he could be
    --1 is a kind of
    assay, check

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Paternity Test

Description

A paternity test is a scientific procedure that is conducted to determine the biological relationship between a man and a child. It is used to determine if a man is the biological father of a child.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A genetic test or examination carried out to establish the biological father of a child.

Example: John decided to take a paternity test to confirm whether he was the father of the newborn baby.

Sense 2:

Modifier: Relating to or associated with the determination of biological fatherhood.

Example: Sarah requested a paternity test kit to conduct the test at home.

Usage

The term "paternity test" is commonly used in discussions related to genetics, family law, and personal relationships. It is often employed when there is a need to establish biological parentage, such as legal disputes, child custody cases, or simply for personal curiosity.

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