Phenomena and Processes

Monozygotic Twinning

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.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Monozygous Twinning
  • Twinning, Monozygotic
  • Twinning, Monozygous

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

TWINS, MONOZYGOTIC is also available

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History Note

2005 (2003); use TWINS 1978-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Twins (1966-2002)

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Tree Number

  1. G08.686.784w.170w.104w.625w.750

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Monozygotic Twinning. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D038522. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D038522
  2. Monozygotic Twinning. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70708978