Biodistance

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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