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... > Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Reproduction > Embryonic and Fetal Development > Embryonic Development > Twinning, Embryonic > Twinning, Monozygotic
... > Physiological Phenomena > Growth and Development > Morphogenesis > Embryonic and Fetal Development > Embryonic Development > Twinning, Embryonic > Twinning, Monozygotic

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Twinning, Monozygotic  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Monozygotic Twinning
  • Monozygous Twinning
  • Twinning, Monozygous

Note

  • TWINS, MONOZYGOTIC is also available

Scope note

  • The division of a ZYGOTE into two parts that are each capable of further development into two distinct individuals, both that have the same genetic makeup.

History note

  • 2005 (2003); use TWINS 1978-2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D038522

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