Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:concept
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| gptkbp:characteristic |
Born at the same time as sibling
Can be monozygotic or dizygotic May be genetically identical or non-identical May be same or different sex May have separate placentas (fraternal twins) May share placenta (identical twins) Share the same birthday |
| gptkbp:culture |
gptkb:Gemini_(astrology)
gptkb:The_Parent_Trap_(film) gptkb:Twins_(film) |
| gptkbp:defines |
One of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy.
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| gptkbp:etymology |
From Old English 'twin', meaning 'double' or 'twofold'
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| gptkbp:frequency |
More common in some populations
More common with fertility treatments Occurs in about 1 in 80 human births |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Romulus_and_Remus
gptkb:Castor_and_Pollux gptkb:The_Winklevoss_twins gptkb:Mary-Kate_and_Ashley_Olsen |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Multiple birth
Quadruplet Triplet |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
Higher risk of complications for mother
Higher risk of low birth weight Higher risk of premature birth |
| gptkbp:studiedBy |
Twin studies
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| gptkbp:studiedIn |
Genetics
Obstetrics |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:Duality
Balance Partnership |
| gptkbp:type |
Fraternal twin
Identical twin |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kristofer_Hivju
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Twin
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