coefficient of inbreeding


co·ef·fi·cient of in·breed·ing

the probability that the progeny of a consanguineous marriage will be homozygous for a specific autosomal allele derived from a common ancestor. Synonym(s): coefficient of consanguinity

coefficient of inbreeding

the probability that any two gametes fusing to form a zygote will carry the same allele of a gene from a COMMON ANCESTOR. Symbol: F.