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dizygotic

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di·zy·got·ic  (dz-gtk) or di·zy·gous (d-zgs)
adj.
Derived from two separately fertilized eggs. Used especially of fraternal twins.
dizygotic (dz-gtk) or dizygous  (d-zgs)
Derived from two separately fertilized eggs. Used especially of fraternal twins.
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Adj.1.dizygotic - derived from two separately fertilized eggs; "dizygotic twins"
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However, twin studies have consistently shown low rates of concordance (5-8%) in monozygotic and dizygotic twins (Foltynie et al.
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This estimate is based on studies that compared genetically identical, monozygotic twins to nonidentical, dizygotic pairs, for which the concurrence rate can be as low as 2% to 7% (19).
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3) By adding dizygotic (DZ) twins to a similar study setting, exploring genetic versus shared environmental influences, the components of familial aggregation would be possible.
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