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identical twin

/aɪˈdentɪkəl twɪn/

Traducción: Gemelo que se desarrolla a partir de un único óvulo fecundado que se divide en dos embriones, lo que da lugar a un conjunto genético casi idéntico y a un aspecto físico muy parecido.

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/aɪˈdentɪkəl twɪn/B2formalscientific
  • esGemelo que se desarrolla a partir de un único óvulo fecundado que se divide en dos embriones, lo que da lugar a un conjunto genético casi idéntico y a un aspecto físico muy parecido.

One of two siblings born from the same pregnancy who develop from a single fertilized egg, resulting in nearly identical genetic makeup and often very similar physical appearance.

  1. Genetically identical siblingsB1formal

    One of two twins who develop from a single fertilized egg and share the same genetic makeup, often looking very similar.

    esgemelo idéntico

    • The identical twins were often mistaken for each other at school.
    • She has an identical twin sister who lives in another city.
    • Identical twins share the same DNA but can have different personalities.