Zygosity testing. Current status and evolving issues.

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Zygosity testing. Current status and evolving issues.

The Journal of reproductive medicine - 1 Nov 1997

Keith L, Machin G

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This paper reviews the current status and evolving issues in the field of zygosity testing. Monozygotic twins are seldom absolutely identical. Traditional methods of zygosity testing, mathematical ones and assessment of physical characteristics are reviewed. The proper delineation of zygosity bas...

Topics

Diseases in Twins
Female
Genetic Variation
Genotype
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Phenotype
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Terminology as Topic
Twins, Dizygotic
Twins, Monozygotic

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