zygosity

zygosity
The nature of the zygotes from which individuals are derived; e.g., whether by separation of the division of one zygote (monozygotic), in which case they will be genetically identical, or from two separate fertilized ova (dizygotic).

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zy·gos·i·ty zī-'gäs-ət-ē n, pl -ties the makeup or characteristics of a particular zygote

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zy·gos·i·ty (zi-gosґĭ-te) [zygon + -ity state or condition] the genetic condition or characteristics of a zygote.

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