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Definition of monozygotic in English:

monozygotic

(also monozygous)

Pronunciation /ˌmänōˌzīˈɡädik/ /ˌmɑnoʊˌzaɪˈɡɑdɪk/

adjective

  • (of twins) derived from a single ovum, and so identical.

Origin

Early 20th century from mono-‘single’ + zygote+ -ic.