Craniopagus

/ˌkreɪniəʊˈpeɪɡəs/ noun

Definition

A form of conjoined twins joined at the skull or upper spine, a rare and serious birth condition.

Etymology

From cranio- (skull) + Greek pagos (fastened, fixed). Medical term describing physically fused conjoined twins, documented since ancient medical literature.

Kelly Says

While craniopagus twins are extremely rare, medical teams have successfully separated some through incredibly complex surgery, representing some of the most challenging cases in modern medicine.

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