Conjoined
11conjoined twins — n pl twins that are physically united at some part or parts of their bodies at the time of birth * * * see Siamese twins * * * monozygotic twins whose bodies are joined, ranging from two well developed individuals joined by a superficial… …
12conjoined arrestment order — in the Scots law of diligence or legal enforcement, the process used where a debtor owes more than one creditor. Certain statutory sums are deducted by his employer from his earnings and distributed by the court among his creditors. Collins… …
13conjoined twins — plural noun Siamese twins • • • Main Entry: ↑conjoin …
14Conjoined twins — Siamese twins redirects here. For other uses, see Siamese twins (disambiguation). Conjoined twins Classification and external resources A painting of Chang and Eng Bunker, circa 1836 ICD …
15Conjoined gene — A conjoined gene (CG) is defined as a gene, which gives rise to transcripts by combining at least part of one exon from each of two or more distinct known (parent) genes which lie on the same chromosome, are in the same orientation, and often… …
16conjoined twins — or Siamese twins Identical twins (see multiple birth) whose embryos did not separate completely. Conjoined twins are physically joined (typically along the trunk or at the front, side, or back of the head) and often share some organs. Symmetrical …
17conjoined twin — formerly called Siamese twin one of a pair of twins who are physically joined and often share some organs. Fusion is typically along the trunk of the body or at the front, side, or back of the head. In the case of symmetrical… …
18conjoined twin — UK [kənˌdʒɔɪnd ˈtwɪn] / US noun [countable] Word forms conjoined twin : singular conjoined twin plural conjoined twins medical one of two people who are physically joined at birth …
19Conjoined twin — Identical (monozygotic) twins that did not separate fully from one another but are still partially united. Due to the incomplete division of one fertilized ovum. Conjoined twins are popularly known as Siamese twins after Chang and Eng (1811 1874) …
20conjoined twin — [[t]kənʤɔ͟ɪnd twɪ̱n[/t]] conjoined twins N COUNT Conjoined twins are twins who are born with their bodies joined …
