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heredity noun
/həˈred.ə.ti/ n [U] Definition
the process by which characteristics are given from a parent to their child through the genes
Diet and exercise can influence a person's weight, but heredity is also a factor.
(Definition of heredity noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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