Definition for Monozygotic twin

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A monozygotic twin is when a single fertilized egg disunited in two.

In comparison, a dizygotic twin is when two discerned eggs have been fertilized.

See link for a diagrammatical demonstration:

http://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=8006