superfecundation

/ˌsupəɹˌfikənˈdeɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The fertilisation of two or more ova by sperm from separate acts of sexual intercourse, which can lead to twins with different fathers

Etymology / origin

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Related words

superfetation(English)supersemination(English)twinning(English)superimpregnation(English)cross-fertilization(English)autofecundation(English)parabiosis(English)cross-fertilisation(English)

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