Twins
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IM humans only; if pertinent, NIM for animals not usually giving birth to twins; relation to PREGNANCY: Manual 28.17.4, 34.14; TWINNING is also available |
Twins Categories.
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Twins, Dizygotic - Two offspring produced in the same pregnancy from separate ova fertilized at the same time. |
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Twins, Monozygotic - Two offspring developed from one fertilized ovum. |
Twins Definitions and Terms
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