Definition: Occurs when two eggs (ova) from the same cycle are fertilized by sperm in separate acts of sexual intercourse. When the sperm is from different sexual partners, the appropriate term is heteropaternal superfecundation, and describes twins who have the same mother, but two different fathers.
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