Consanguineous
Consanguineous (kənˌsaŋɡwɪˈniːəs)
Consanguineous is a term used in medical and genetic contexts to describe a relationship between individuals who share a common ancestor. The word is derived from the Latin consanguineus, which means "of the same blood".
Etymology
The term "consanguineous" comes from the Latin consanguineus, with con- meaning "together" and sanguineus meaning "blood". It was first used in English in the 14th century.
Definition
In a medical or genetic context, a consanguineous relationship is one where two individuals share a common ancestor. This is often used to describe close familial relationships, such as between siblings or between parents and children.
Related Terms
- Inbreeding: The production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically.
- Endogamy: The practice of marrying within a specific social group, caste, or ethnic group, rejecting others on such a basis.
- Pedigree: A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next.
- Genetic disorder: A genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth (congenital).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consanguineous
- Wikipedia's article - Consanguineous
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