as in genetic
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
eye color is an inheritable trait
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Recent Examples of inheritable
What can and can’t be drawn from your research to better our understanding of inheritable trauma in humans?
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Nicholas Stfleur, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
This would especially affect people who have inheritable genetic mutations in their family, Dr. Ryniec notes.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024
Funding for research for sickle cell disease is significantly less than the funding for other inheritable childhood diseases.
—Janice Blanchard, Scientific American, 18 Dec. 2023
To confirm the male-killer was actually infectious and inheritable, Dr. Shintani needed to juice some tobacco moths.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
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Nicholas Stfleur, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
This would especially affect people who have inheritable genetic mutations in their family, Dr. Ryniec notes.
—Maressa Brown, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024
Funding for research for sickle cell disease is significantly less than the funding for other inheritable childhood diseases.
—Janice Blanchard, Scientific American, 18 Dec. 2023
To confirm the male-killer was actually infectious and inheritable, Dr. Shintani needed to juice some tobacco moths.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritable
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In Oaklawn Cemetery, officials found some remains with enough genetic material to create DNA profiles, which were linked to surnames in multiple states.—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a genetic condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome, causing mild to moderate cognitive disability, developmental delays and physical challenges.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Additional scientific evidence backing up the hereditary component of PCOS includes:9 Approximately 25% of people with PCOS have a mother with PCOS.—
Laura Young,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whether recipients are preparing for a family, seeking peace of mind about hereditary cancer risks, or simply exploring what genetic screening can offer, this gift provides a thoughtful and future-focused approach to giving.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] Sets of both fraternal and identical twins exhibit internally similar metacognitive abilities, suggesting that metacognition is environmental rather than heritable.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Things that, in my opinion, set responsible breeders apart from the irresponsible include heritable disease screening before using an animal in a breeding program.—
Dr. Devon B. Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Inheritable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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