verb (transitive) as in strong fondness

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Example:The dog breeder was cautioned against imbreeding, which can lead to a high incidence of inherited diseases.

Definition:The act of producing offspring from parents of the same breed or variety, often leading to genetic defects.

From inbreeding

Example:Imbreeding in animal populations can have a significant impact on their genetic health, as it can lead to the expression of harmful recessive traits.

Definition:The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.

From genetics