Telegony

Collocations of telegony

genetic inheritance

Frequency: 70 %

Telegony is the theory that previous partners can leave a genetic inheritance in offspring.

maternal influence

Frequency: 60 %

Telegony suggests that a mother's influence can affect the characteristics of future offspring.

ancestral traits

Frequency: 50 %

Telegony proposes that ancestral traits can be passed down through generations.

epigenetic memory

Frequency: 45 %

Telegony is sometimes associated with the concept of epigenetic memory influencing offspring.

reproductive history

Frequency: 40 %

Telegony raises questions about how a person's reproductive history can impact future generations.

Idiomatic Expressions for telegony

• Phrase: telegony theory
  Meaning: refers to the discredited idea that a woman's offspring can inherit traits from previous partners
  Usage: The telegony theory was popular in ancient times but has been debunked by modern genetics.