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Vanishing Twin
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vanishing twin
[van′ishing]
a twin embryo or fetus that is aborted during pregnancy.
Vanishing Twin
The spontaneous regression of a 2nd gestational product, which occurs in 20% of twin gestations
Diagnosis Ultrasound in 1st trimester
vanishing twin
The spontaneous regression of a 2nd gestational product, which occurs in 20% of twin gestations Diagnosis Ultrasound in 1st trimester. Cf Twins.
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