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matriclinous

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mat·ri·cli·nous   (māt'rĭ-klī'nəs)   
adj.  Having predominantly maternal hereditary traits.

[matri- + Greek klīnein, to lean; see klei- in Indo-European roots + -ous.]
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Main Entry: mat·ri·cli·nous
Pronunciation: "ma-tr&-'klI-n&s
Function: adjective
: MATROCLINOUS
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matriclinous mat·ri·cli·nous (māt'rĭ-klī'nəs)
adj.
Having predominantly maternal hereditary traits.

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