Dizygous

/daɪˈzɪɡəs/ adjective

Definition

An alternative or less common form of dizygotic, describing fraternal twins from two separate eggs.

Etymology

From prefix di- (two) plus -zygous (having or relating to a zygote), a variant form of dizygotic using the Greek root zygon.

Kelly Says

Dizygous is just a fancier way to say 'fraternal twins'—but scientists sometimes use variant forms depending on what sounds better in their sentence!

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