Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dizygotic

Adjective

/ˌdaɪ.zɪˈɡɒt.ɪk/

Definition

Referring to twins that develop from two separate eggs fertilized by two separate sperm cells.

Examples

Dizygotic twins often look different from each other, unlike identical twins.
Research shows that dizygotic twins can have different hair color or eye color because they come from separate eggs.

Meaning

Dizygotic twins, also known as fraternal twins, are siblings that share the same womb but come from different eggs and sperm, making them genetically distinct.