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conjoined twin

noun

  1. either of a pair of identical twins born with their bodies joined together in some manner, having failed to separate completely in utero.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of conjoined twin1

First recorded in 1760–70
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A parasitic twin is an underdeveloped conjoined twin that relies entirely on the host twin for survival.

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She was told there was a local superstition against women eating them, over debunked claims it may lead to conjoined twins.

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The actress, who has portrayed famous public figures and even a pair of conjoined twins, says her current role on Broadway has been the most challenging.

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Lori and George Schappell, conjoined twins whose skulls were partly fused but who managed to lead independent lives, died on April 7 in Philadelphia.

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A landmark work that explores and exposes mainstream Hollywood’s conjoined twin, the adult film industry, where those who flunked out of the proper movie business struggle to become X-rated superstars in the San Fernando Valley.

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