birth father
Genetic male parent
A birth father is the biological father of a child, especially one who has been adopted by others.
The term distinguishes genetic parentage from adoptive or stepparent relationships: She decided to search for her birth father when she turned eighteen.
Also called biological father.
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
family tree · progenitor · forebear · descent · pedigree · records · archives · descendants
One legally taken in
- reunionGathering after separation
- searchAct of seeking
- relinquishmentFormal giving up
- closed adoptionAdoption with sealed records
open adoption · triad · placement · surrendered · contact · registry · intermediary · sealed records
Hereditary code molecule
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
- allelesVariant forms of genes
inheritance · traits · genome · genetic testing · hereditary · Y-chromosome · genetic markers · health history
Hereditary code molecule
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- sperm donorMale fertility provider
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- legitimacyLawful or rightful status
filiation · parenthood · noncustodial · visitation rights · parental rights · custody · child support · parental responsibility
ancestry
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
roots · family tree · progenitor · forebear · descent · pedigree · records · archives · descendants · kinship
adoptee
One legally taken in
- reunionGathering after separation
- searchAct of seeking
- relinquishmentFormal giving up
closed adoption · open adoption · triad · placement · surrendered · contact · registry · intermediary · sealed records · disclosure
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
alleles · inheritance · traits · genome · genetic testing · hereditary · Y-chromosome · genetic markers · health history · medical history
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- sperm donorMale fertility provider
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
legitimacy · filiation · parenthood · noncustodial · visitation rights · parental rights · custody · child support · parental responsibility
birth fatheradoptive father
Man who legally becomes parent
stepfather · foster father · legal father · foster dad · adoptive parent
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