matroclinous
adjective
mat·ro·cli·nous
ˌma-trə-ˈklī-nəs 
: derived or inherited from the mother or maternal line see maternal inheritance compare patroclinous
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“Matroclinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/matroclinous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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