as in genealogies
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the natural process by which physical and mental qualities are passed from a parent to a child
Heredity plays no part in the disease.
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Noun
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At least 90ml of urine is required in the company of a chaperone for the most common analysis, but blood samples can also be taken.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025 -
But blood samples on record were subsequently tested and found to have antibodies against the parasite, suggesting an infection.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Philanthropy plays a catalytic role by empowering local financial institutions to serve families in need.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their families even know each other well, Snapp said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Heredities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heredities. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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