Familial
/fəˈmɪliəl/
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- (adj.) Relating to or occurring in a family or its members, especially in the context of inherited traits or legal rights.
The familial nature of the disease suggests a genetic component.
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Used to describe hereditary or family-related matters, often in medical or legal contexts involving lineage or rights.
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