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conjoined twin

/kənˈdʒɔɪnd twɪn/

Traducción: Uno de dos individuos que nacen físicamente unidos, compartiendo algunas partes del cuerpo u órganos. Este término se prefiere al anticuado 'gemelos siameses' por su precisión y sensibilidad.

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/kənˈdʒɔɪnd twɪn/B2formalmedical
  • esUno de dos individuos que nacen físicamente unidos, compartiendo algunas partes del cuerpo u órganos. Este término se prefiere al anticuado 'gemelos siameses' por su precisión y sensibilidad.

One of two individuals who are physically connected at birth, sharing some body parts or organs. The term is preferred over the outdated 'Siamese twins' for accuracy and sensitivity.

  1. Physically connected twinsB2formal

    Identical twins whose bodies are joined together at birth, typically sharing some organs or body parts.

    esgemelos siameses

    • The conjoined twins were successfully separated after a complex surgery.
    • Conjoined twins occur when a fertilized egg splits incompletely.
    • The doctors carefully studied the anatomy of the conjoined twins before the operation.