Definition of Paternal agePaternal age: The age of the father at the time he conceives a child. Advanced paternal age is associated with an increased risk of certain genetic mutations, a risk that rises linearly with the age of the father. See: Advanced paternal age. Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2012
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