Siamese Twin (Noun)
Meaning
One of a pair of identical twins born with their bodies joined at some point.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The conjoined twins, known as Siamese twins, were born joined at the chest and underwent a successful separation surgery.
- The famous Siamese twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, were joined at the chest and became a popular circus attraction in the 19th century.
- The medical team carefully planned the surgery to separate the Siamese twins, who were joined at the abdomen.
- The Siamese twins, Abby and Brittany Hensel, were born joined at the torso and learned to adapt to their unique condition.
- The birth of the Siamese twins, who were joined at the head, was a rare occurrence that drew international attention.