reproductive
Example Sentences
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By tracking primary and secondary infections, the researchers estimated key transmission metrics, including the basic reproductive number, R0 - which measures how many people, on average, one infected person passes the virus on to.
From BBC
In some species, this reproductive approach may have become the primary mode of producing offspring.
From Science Daily
These findings reveal that males improve their reproductive success by combining information about swelling patterns with knowledge of a female's reproductive history.
From Science Daily
Residents living near oil fields have long reported adverse health impacts such as respiratory, reproductive and cardiovascular issues.
From Los Angeles Times
Kana Fukuma, one of Japan's most decorated shogi players, says this forces players to choose between having a child and developing their careers, and "significantly restricts reproductive rights".
From BBC
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