Fraternal Twin (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two twins who developed from two separate fertilized eggs.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Fraternal twins often have distinct physical differences since they are created when two separate sperm fertilize two separate eggs.
- In some families fraternal twins may look so much alike that outsiders mistakenly believe them to be identical twins.
- The birth of fraternal twins to couples who do not have twins in their family is relatively uncommon but can be caused by certain factors.
- Fraternal twins were born after the fertilization of two separate eggs with two separate sperm during the mother's fertility treatment.
- Studies have shown that there is no proven way to increase the chances of having fraternal twins naturally.