open adoption

noun

Meaning

An adoption in which the biological mother/biological parents and the adoptive family know each other's identities, and choose to remain in contact after the adoption process is finalized.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bioparent(English)alloparenting(English)biomother(English)biochild(English)co-adaptation(English)live birth(English)homogenesis(English)maternity test(English)

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Sources

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