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Definition
Conjoined twins.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to twins physically joined at birth due to incomplete embryonic separation. The term is primarily used in medical, scientific, or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone when discussing biology or historical medical cases.
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The medical field has done in-depth research on conjoined twins.
Do you know how conjoined twins are formed?
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Common phrases
conjoined twin separation surgery
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