How Do You Spell MONOVULAR?

Pronunciation: [mɒnˈə͡ʊvjʊlə] (IPA)

The word "monovular" refers to twins who develop from a single ovum or egg. The IPA phonetic transcription for "monovular" is /mɑnəvjələr/. The first syllable "mono" means "one", while "vular" refers to the "ovum". The vowel "o" in "mono" is pronounced as "ah", while the "v" and "j" sounds in "vular" have a slight glide or slide when pronounced. It is essential to spell "monovular" correctly in medical and scientific contexts to avoid confusion with the term "dizygotic twins" that developed from two separate eggs.

MONOVULAR Meaning and Definition

1. Monovular is an adjective referring to the condition of having a single fertilized egg in a multiple birth. It describes the phenomenon where multiple offspring, such as twins or triplets, originate from a single zygote or fertilized ovum. Monovular is also known as monozygotic, indicating that the offspring develop from a single zygote as a result of the zygote splitting into two or more embryos during early embryonic development.

   In the case of monovular twins, the offspring share the same genetic material and are therefore identical in terms of their DNA composition and gender. However, despite having the same genetic makeup, these twins might not be completely indistinguishable from one another due to various environmental factors, personal experiences, and individual interactions with the surroundings.

   The occurrence of monovular twins is relatively rare, comprising approximately one-third of all twin pregnancies. It is believed to be caused by a spontaneous and random event during the initial stages of pregnancy, as opposed to being influenced by hereditary or environmental factors. Monovular twins can be a fascinating subject of study in various fields such as genetics, embryology, and psychology, as they provide valuable insights into the complexities of human development and individual variations within seemingly identical individuals.

Common Misspellings for MONOVULAR

• nonovular
• konovular
• jonovular
• minovular
• mknovular
• mlnovular
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• m9novular
• mobovular
• momovular
• mojovular
• mohovular
• monivular
• monkvular
• monlvular
• monpvular
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• mon9vular

Etymology of MONOVULAR

The word "monovular" is derived from the Latin word "mono-" meaning "one" and the word "ovular" which is derived from the Latin "ovulum" meaning "a small egg". "Monovular" is specifically used to describe twins that develop from a single fertilized ovum, also known as "identical twins" or "monozygotic twins".

Similar spelling words for MONOVULAR

• monoplane,
• monoblast,
• moonflower,
• monovalent.