biparental

[ bahy-puh-ren-tl ]
/ ˌbaɪ pəˈrɛn tl /

adjective

pertaining to or having traits or characteristics that stem from both parents.

Origin of biparental

First recorded in 1895–1900; bi-1 + parental

OTHER WORDS FROM biparental

bi·pa·ren·tal·ly, adverb

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Medical definitions for biparental

biparental
[ bī′-pə-rĕntl ]

adj.

Having two parents, male and female.
Of or derived from two parents.