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Inbreeding

/ˌɪˈnbridɪŋ/
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(verb) present participle and gerund of inbreed

Inbreeding increases the risk of many genetic diseases.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The loss of genetic diversity is a common and serious problem associated with ____ in small populations.

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