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"Dizygotic"

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Definition: Derived from a two (di) eggs (zygote). Dizygotic twins form when two separate eggs are fertilized by separate sperm.

Also Known As: Fraternal Twinning

Common Misspellings: dyzygotic, dizygottic

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