patroclinous

adjective

pat·​ro·​cli·​nous -ˈklī-nəs How to pronounce patroclinous (audio)
: derived or inherited from the father or paternal line compare matroclinous

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“Patroclinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/patroclinous. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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