"familial DNA" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} familial DNA (uncountable)
  1. (forensic science, genealogy) The DNA of a family relative. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Genealogy
    Sense id: en-familial_DNA-en-noun-ThWjH5Gd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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