as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hair color is inherited
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Adjective
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Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet is seen in hereditary ATTR-CM.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2025 -
Researchers estimate about 6,000 people in the United States live with hereditary angioedema.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 July 2025
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Over the years, investigators pursued multiple leads without success, releasing a composite sketch of the suspect and using genetic genealogy and familial DNA testing in search of a match.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The genetic testing provider surged around 11% after second-quarter revenue topped the highest Wall Street estimate, according to FactSet.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Unifi’s anti-odor technologies are inherent to the yarn and continuously block bacteria (likely found in armpits and feet) from growing on the fabric for what Unifi considers the product’s lifetime: 50 launderings.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The next Commissioner must not only manage the difficult responsibilities inherent to the role, but also restore public trust, defend the agency against political interference, and accelerate critical modernization efforts across all programs.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.—
Daniela Sanjinés,
The Conversation,
22 July 2025
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Quoting the late American historian Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, Horn said Jewish culture makes a distinction between history and memory, and Jews are more interested in memory: investing a historical event with eternal, inheritable meaning.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Inherited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherited. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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