Inbreeding

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈbriːdɪŋ/

Inbreeding (noun)

  1. The mating of closely related individuals, often leading to genetic problems in offspring.

Examples

  • Inbreeding can lead to genetic disorders in animals.
  • Inbreeding happens when animals breed within their own group.

Common collocations: genetic diversity, breeding practices, health risks

Synonyms of Inbreeding

Neutral

Antonyms of Inbreeding

  • — refers to breeding between unrelated individuals.