Since my mother and two of my sisters have died from cancer, I can only assume the disease is matrilineal.

My father believed wisdom came from his matrilineal influences, and as such, he always sought advice from women in his family.

Because Jim lives with his wife and four daughters, he often tells people his life is controlled by matrilineal forces.

Jill’s matrilineal family must have a birthright of teaching because most of the women in her family have been educators.

Under matrilineal rules the oldest female sibling cares for the younger children when the mother is not present.