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allantoidoangiopagous twins

allantoidoangiopagous twins definition - medical

al·lan·toi·do·an·gi·op·a·gous twins (ălˌən-toiˌdō-ănˌjē-ŏpˈə-gəs)

plural noun
Unequal monozygotic twins with fusion of their allantoic vessels within the placenta. Also called omphaloangiopagous twins.

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