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matrilateral

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mat⋅ri⋅lat⋅er⋅al

  [ma-truh-lat-er-uhl, mey-]
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–adjective
related through the mother, as to a maternal uncle.
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Origin:
1950–55; matri- + lateral

Related forms:
mat⋅ri⋅lat⋅er⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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