biological parent

noun

: one's natural parent : the woman who gave birth to a child or the man who is related by birth to a child
an adopted child who never knew her biological parents

Examples of biological parent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Brianna's biological parents were David’s best friend, Brian, and Christine’s first cousin, Catherene. Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024 But maintaining a relationship is often difficult for both parties, biological parents and foster parents say. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2024 Cameron's godparents are Stephen's biological parents, Dell and Sonya Curry. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Germline mutations are inherited from a patient’s biological parents by every cell in the body. Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024 Deputy chief Weir said the boy’s biological parents were aware of the situation. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2024 The civil suit can be brought by the biological parents of the unborn child -- unless the pregnancy resulted from rape -- or the parent or legal guardian of the minor whose pregnancy was aborted. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 30 May 2024 The Most Dangerous Animal of All chronicles Stewart's quest for answers about his biological parents. EW.com, 27 May 2024 Stephen's godparents are Cameron's biological parents, Greg Brink and Michelle Bain-Brink. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024

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“Biological parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biological%20parent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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