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craniopagus parasiticus

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cra·ni·op·a·gus pa·ra·si·t'i·cus

a variety of craniopagus in which one fetus is rudimentary in form and parasitic on the other.
See also: epicomus.

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The condition, craniopagus parasiticus, is so rare that there have only been eight cases.

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