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Definition of Familial
1. Adjective. Relating to or having the characteristics of a family. "Familial aggregation"
2. Adjective. Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity. "Genetically transmitted features"
Exact synonyms: Genetic, Hereditary, Inherited, Transmissible, Transmitted
Similar to: Heritable, Inheritable
Derivative terms: Family, Heredity, Heredity, Transmit
Similar to: Heritable, Inheritable
Derivative terms: Family, Heredity, Heredity, Transmit
Definition of Familial
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to family. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Familial
1. pertaining to a family [adj] - See also: family
Medical Definition of Familial
1. Occurring in families. An inherited disorder or trait. (27 Sep 1997)