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A rare type of monozygotic twinning where the twins are enclosed within a shared amnion in utero. Because there is no membrane separating the babies, they are at risk for cord entanglement.
Related Terms
• Monozygotic
• Amnion
• Monochorionic
• Diamnionic
The Process of Twinning
This diagram contrasts the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins. It illustrates the different scenarios that can exist in amnionic cavity structure.
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