vanishing twin syndrome

noun

A condition where one set of twins or multiple embryos dies in utero, disappears, or is resorbed partially or entirely.

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Meanings

nounvanishing twin syndrome (plural vanishing twin syndromes)

plural vanishing twin syndromes

  1. medicineA condition where one set of twins or multiple embryos dies in utero, disappears, or is resorbed partially or entirely.
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