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Monozygotic

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Definition: A type of twins derived from a single (mono) egg (zygote). Monozygotic twins form when a single fertilized egg splits into two embryos. Because the twins share the same DNA set, they tend to have similar features.
Also Known As: identical twins
Common Misspellings: monozigotic
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