noun a made-up word with no specific definition
The term 'dibling' is used in psychology to refer to a person who has a donor-conceived sibling, meaning they share the same sperm or egg donor but not biological parents.
Within genetics, 'dibling' is used to denote individuals who are genetically related through a shared donor but do not share biological parents.
In family studies, 'dibling' is used to describe the relationship between individuals who share a donor but not biological parents.
In the field of literature, a writer may use the term 'dibling' to refer to a fictional character who is a combination of a sibling and a friend in a story.
A psychologist may use 'dibling' when discussing family dynamics and relationships, especially in cases where individuals have close friendships that resemble sibling relationships.
A social worker may use 'dibling' when working with families to explore and understand the dynamics between siblings and close friends, and how these relationships impact overall family dynamics.
An educator may use 'dibling' when discussing different types of relationships and support systems that students may have outside of their immediate family, such as close friendships that resemble sibling relationships.