In fact, at that time our own direct relatives also had larger brains. (discovermagazine.com)
Transcript screening was also used to identify those at risk for future cognitive impairment due to having at least one direct relative with AD. (sciencedaily.com)
First of all, guidance on the Directive's better transposition and application (Com (2009) 313 final) extends the notion of direct relatives in the descending and ascending lines to adoptive relationships or minors in custody of a permanent legal guardian. (ukscblog.com)