Twinning, Monozygotic

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.

Year introduced: 2005 (2003)

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.784.170.104.625.750

MeSH Unique ID: D038522

Entry Terms:

• Monozygous Twinning
• Twinning, Monozygous
• Monozygotic Twinning

Previous Indexing:

• Twins (1966-2002)

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Reproduction
Embryonic and Fetal Development
Embryonic Development
Twinning, Embryonic
Twinning, Monozygotic