The difference between Dizygotic and Fraternal

When used as adjectives, dizygotic means derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized, whereas fraternal means of or pertaining to a or .


Fraternal is also noun with the meaning: a society formed to provide mutual aid, such as insurance.

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  1. Dizygotic as an adjective (biology):

    Derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized; dizygous.

  1. Fraternal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a or .

  2. Fraternal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a .

  3. Fraternal as an adjective:

    Platonic or .

  4. Fraternal as an adjective (genetics):

    Of twins or embryos, produced from two different and , and genetically distinct.

  1. Fraternal as a noun:

    A society formed to provide mutual aid, such as insurance.

  2. Fraternal as a noun:

    A fraternal twin.