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identical twin

/aɪˈdentɪkəl twɪn/

Traduction: Jumeau issu de la division d'un même œuf fécondé, partageant ainsi presque le même patrimoine génétique et présentant une apparence très similaire.

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/aɪˈdentɪkəl twɪn/B2formalscientific
  • frJumeau issu de la division d'un même œuf fécondé, partageant ainsi presque le même patrimoine génétique et présentant une apparence très similaire.

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.

    frjumeau monozygote

    • 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.