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zygosity

/ˈzɪɡəsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does zygosity mean?

noun

The state of being genetically identical, especially in relation to the genetic makeup of an individual or a pair of individuals. The degree of similarity in the genetic makeup of two or more individuals.

Example

"The zygosity of the twins was determined through DNA testing."

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