Third-degree relatives are a segment of the
extended family and includes first cousins, great grandparents and great grandchildren. Third-degree relatives are generally defined by the expected amount of genetic overlap that exists between two people, with the third-degree relatives of an individual sharing approximately 12.5% of their genes. The category includes
great-grandparents,
great-grandchildren,
grand-uncles, grand-aunts,
first cousins,
s, half-aunts,
half-nieces and
half-nephews.
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Family
Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...
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First-degree relative
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Second-degree relative
A second-degree relative (SDR) is someone who shares 25% of a person's genes. It includes uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grandparents, grandchildren, half-siblings, and double cousins.
See also
*Family
Family (from la, familia) is a ...
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Family
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