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inbreed

/ɪnˈbriːd/ verb · British & US
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What does inbreed mean?

verb

to breed within a small population, often leading to a decrease in genetic diversity, or to produce offspring from parents who are closely related.

Example

"The geneticist warned that inbreeding could lead to a higher risk of birth defects in the offspring."

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