noun
A conjoined twin. Not in scientific use.
Origin of Siamese twin
After Chang and Eng Bunker (1811-1874), joined Chinese twins born in Siam (Thailand)Siamese twin
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Noun
(plural Siamese twins)
- A conjoined twin; one of the two people physically joined together.
Origin
Named after Chang and Eng Bunker, conjoined twins from Siam (the former name of Thailand)
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siamese twin - Medical Definition
n.
A conjoined twin. Not in scientific use.
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