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craniopagus [krā′nē·op′əgəs] Etymology: Gk, kranion + pagos, fixed conjoined twins united at the heads. Fusion can occur at the frontal, occipital, or parietal region. Also called cephalopagus. craniopagus a double monster joined at the head; called also cephalopagus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Conjoined twins who are attached only at the upper part of the skull are called craniopagus twins. But some raised questions about whether or not the procedure, the first-ever attempt to separate adult craniopagus twins, should have been attempted. Craniopagus twins - joined at the head - are the rarest form of conjoined twins. |
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