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monozygotic adjective
/ˌmɒn.əʊ .zaɪˈgɒt.ɪk/
/ˌmɑː.noʊ.zaɪˈgɑː.t ̬ɪk/ adj specialized Definition
If twins are monozygotic, they develop from just one egg and are commonly described as identical twins
Compare: dizygotic
(Definition of monozygotic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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