Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monozygous

adjective

/ˌmɒnoʊˈzaɪɡəs/

Definition

Pertaining to organisms that develop from a single fertilized egg and are genetically identical.

Examples

The study compared monozygous twins in order to explore genetic influences on behavior.
Due to their monozygous nature, the twins often shared similar interests and habits.

Meaning

The term monozygous refers to a situation where two individuals originate from one zygote, resulting in genetically identical twins, commonly known as identical twins.