"identical by descent" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} identical by descent (not comparable)
  1. (genetics) Of corresponding segments of a chromosome in different individuals, identical because they were inherited from a common ancestor without crossover. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: identical by state
    Sense id: en-identical_by_descent-en-adj-4vubhNak Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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