dizygotic
[ dahy-zahy-got-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ zaɪˈgɒt ɪk /
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adjective
developed from two fertilized ova, as fraternal twins.
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Also di·zy·gous [dahy-zahy-guhs]. /daɪˈzaɪ gəs/.
OTHER WORDS FROM dizygotic
di·zy·gos·i·ty [di-zahy-gos-i-tee], /ˌdɪ zaɪˈgɒs ɪ ti/, nounWords nearby dizygotic
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Medical definitions for dizygotic
dizygotic
[ dī′zī-gŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Derived from two separately fertilized eggs. Used especially of fraternal twins.
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Scientific definitions for dizygotic
dizygotic
[ dī′zī-gŏt′ĭk ]
Derived from two separately fertilized eggs. Used especially of fraternal twins.
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