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sesquizygotic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Describing twins which are semi-identical, formed from one egg that is fertilized by two separate sperm.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From sesqui- + zygotic.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: enægget med to spermier — result of two sperm cells entering one embryo
  • Esperanto: duonidenta — result of two sperm cells entering one embryo
  • Polish: seskwizygotyczny — result of two sperm cells entering one embryo