superfecundation

IPA: sˈupɝfʌkˈʌndˈeɪʃʌn

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

Examples of "superfecundation" in Sentences

Superfecundation is a rare phenomenon in which a woman conceives fraternal twins with two different fathers
The concept of superfecundation can be a difficult one for some people to grasp, as it challenges traditional ideas of paternity
In cases of superfecundation, each embryo carries a unique genetic code from its respective father
The occurrence of superfecundation is more common in animals such as cats and dogs, but can still happen in humans
DNA testing is often used to confirm cases of superfecundation in order to accurately determine the paternity of each child