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Definition of Consanguinity
1. Noun. (anthropology) related by blood.
Exact synonyms: Blood Kinship, Cognation
Category relationships: Anthropology
Generic synonyms: Family Relationship, Kinship, Relationship
Antonyms: Affinity
Derivative terms: Consanguine
Category relationships: Anthropology
Generic synonyms: Family Relationship, Kinship, Relationship
Antonyms: Affinity
Derivative terms: Consanguine
Definition of Consanguinity
1. n. The relation of persons by blood, in distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship; as, lineal consanguinity; collateral consanguinity.
Definition of Consanguinity
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Medical Definition of Consanguinity
1. A relationship that share a common bloodline, descent from a common ancestor. (27 Sep 1997)