Monozygotic Twin (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two twins developed from the same fertilized ovum (having the same genetic material).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The researcher studied the behavior of monozygotic twins to determine the role of genetics in their similar characteristics.
- Monozygotic twins often have a special bond that is not easily explained by science or psychology.
- The identical appearance of monozygotic twins is due to their identical genetic makeup.
- Researchers have found that monozygotic twins have nearly identical brain wave patterns.
- Monozygotic twins are less common than dizygotic twins, occurring in about 3 in every 1,000 births.