Definition

Referring to twins or organisms that develop from a single fertilized egg, resulting in identical genetic material.

Example

The study focused on monozygotic twins to understand the effects of genetics on behavior.

Conversation

Did you know that some twins are monozygotic?

Yeah, I heard they come from the same egg, right?

Exactly! That’s why they look so much alike.

It’s fascinating how nature works like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monozygotic → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning single) and "zygotic" (from Greek "zygon", meaning yoke or joining). The term describes twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, hence they are single or identical in origin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning single, and 'zygotic' referring to the joining of a single fertilized egg — that’s why monozygotic twins are identical twins from one egg.

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