Definition of Conjoined twin

1. Noun. One of a pair of identical twins born with their bodies joined at some point.

Exact synonyms: Siamese Twin
Generic synonyms: Identical Twin, Monozygotic Twin, Monozygous Twin

Definition of Conjoined twin

1. Noun. one of the two identical twins who are born attached together in utero ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Conjoined Twin

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conjoined anastomosis
conjoined asymmetrical twins
conjoined equal twins
conjoined symmetrical twins
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Literary usage of Conjoined twin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Dublin University Magazine: A Literary and Political Journal (1851)
"How can it be that he and thou So late conjoined, twin stars of light, But one short day could disunite ? FERNANDO. These flowers have come to tell ..."

2. American Journal of Dental Science by American Society of Dental Surgeons (1889)
"It is sometimes possible by a disturbance of a germ at a very early period of its history, to cause a division, in other words, a conjoined twin monster. ..."

3. On the Value of Human Life: Or, The Present History and Possible Future of by Joseph Dodd (1879)
"... in one sense, the Professions are still conjoined—twin-sisters of the same family— since man in his complicated nature is the subject on which they have ..."

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