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Definition of Identical twin
1. Noun. Either of two twins developed from the same fertilized ovum (having the same genetic material).
Specialized synonyms: Conjoined Twin, Siamese Twin
Generic synonyms: Twin
Definition of Identical twin
1. Noun. One of two siblings produced from the splitting of a single zygote. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Identical Twin
Literary usage of Identical twin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Alcohol and Health: Seventh Special Report to the Us Congress by Louis Sullivan (1997)
"... then persons who are genetically identical (identical twin pairs) should tend
to develop more similar drinking patterns and problems than those who are ..."
2. Technologies for Understanding and Preventing Substance Abuse and Addiction by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"A 1991 study examined male and female identical twin pairs, and male and female
fraternal twin pairs, with one member of the pair meeting the criteria for ..."
3. The Jewish Trinity Sourcebook: Trinitarian Readings from the Old Testament by Yoel Natan (2004)
"His names suggest that Thomas most likely had an identical twin brother. ...
In his youth Thomas may have played identity pranks with his identical twin. ..."
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