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conjoined twin

/kənˈdʒɔɪnd twɪn/

翻译: 两个在出生时就身体相连的人,共用某些身体部位或器官。这个术语比过时的“暹罗双胞胎”更准确、更委婉。

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/kənˈdʒɔɪnd twɪn/B2formalmedical
  • zh两个在出生时就身体相连的人,共用某些身体部位或器官。这个术语比过时的“暹罗双胞胎”更准确、更委婉。

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 The term is preferred over the outdated 'Siamese twins' for accuracy and sensitivity.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.

    zh连体双胞胎

    • 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.