Biodistance
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A measure of the biological relatedness of historical or prehistoric groups of humans
"Spence [23 ] reported a biodistance analysis of cranial, dental, and postcranial traits in human remains from Teotihuacan showing a preference for patrilocality."
Example
More examples"Spence [23 ] reported a biodistance analysis of cranial, dental, and postcranial traits in human remains from Teotihuacan showing a preference for patrilocality."
Etymology
From bio- + distance.
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