semi-identical
Being the result of two sperm cells fertilizing a single egg, which then splits into…Being the result of two sperm cells fertilizing a single egg, which then splits into two embryos, sharing all of the mother's genetic material but only half of the father's.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Being the result of two sperm cells fertilizing a single egg, which then splits into two embryos, sharing all of the mother's genetic material but only half of the father's.
(not comparable)Being the result of two sperm cells each fertilizing a split egg, where one fertilizes the major egg body and another fertilizes the minor polar body.
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From semi- + identical.From semi- + identical.
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