What does inbreeding mean?

n. The practice of breeding closely related individuals, often resulting in genetic problems.

inbreeding

🇺🇸 /ˈɪnbriːdɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪnbriːdɪŋ/

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noun

The practice of breeding closely related individuals, often resulting in genetic problems.

Inbreeding can lead to health problems in the offspring due to the concentration of harmful genes.

The practice of breeding closely related individuals, often resulting in genetic problems.

Plural inbreedings