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siamese twin

/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz twɪn/

翻译: 指连体双胞胎,最初得名于在暹罗(今泰国)出生的著名连体双胞胎昌和恩·邦克。该词现已过时且可能带有冒犯性,现代更常用的说法是“连体双胞胎”。

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/ˌsaɪəˈmiːz twɪn/C1formalmedical
  • zh指连体双胞胎,最初得名于在暹罗(今泰国)出生的著名连体双胞胎昌和恩·邦克。该词现已过时且可能带有冒犯性,现代更常用的说法是“连体双胞胎”。

A term referring to conjoined twins, originally named after the famous conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker, who were born in Siam (now Thailand). The term is now considered outdated and potentially insensitive; 'conjoined twins' is the preferred modern term.

  1. Conjoined twinsB2formal

    Identical twins whose bodies are physically joined at birth, often sharing some organs. The term 'Siamese' originates from the famous twins Chang and Eng Bunker, who were born in Siam (now Thailand).

    zh连体双胞胎

    • The doctors successfully separated the Siamese twins after a complex surgery.
    • Siamese twins often share a vital organ, making separation risky.
    • The conjoined twins, historically called Siamese twins, lived a full life.