parasitic twin

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deinonychus commented on the word parasitic twin

A parasitic twin (also known as an asymmetrical or unequal conjoined twin) is the result of the processes that produce vanishing twins and conjoined twins, and may represent a continuum between the two. (Wikipedia)

January 8, 2012
MaryW commented on the word parasitic twin

Doctors say parasitic twins — asymmetric conjoined twins in which one depends on the other's bodily functions — are extremely rare. Even more uncommon are parasitic rachipagus twins, twins connected at the spine.
Lindsey Bever, A 10-month-old girl had a parasitic twin protruding from her back — until surgeons removed it, Wash. Post, March 25, 2017

March 28, 2017