Meanings
- not comparablerareSynonym of xiphopagus.
It appears to me that the diagnosis in Change's case were: (1) Xiphopagic twin […]
1961, Worth Daniels, “An account of the life, death, and postmortem examination of Chang and Eng Bunker”, in Transactions of the American Clinical and Climatological Association, volume 73, page 572 more examples
In this connection it may he of interest to note the operation undertaken by Prevost for the separation of the Brazilian xiphopagic sisters, “Rosalina” and “Maria.”
1904, A Reference Handbook of the Medical Sciences, page 686A xiphopagic parasite of some degree of development was attached at the ensiform process; it consisted of a head, thorax, left upper extremity, and two club hands with three fingers.
1912, Richard Birnbaum, A Clinical manual of the malformations and congenital diseases of the foetusSynonyms: xiphopagus
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveSynonym of xiphopagus.
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