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Craniopagus Parasiticus Conjoined Twins

By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com

Definition: A very rare type of conjoined twins connected at the top of the head, where the second twin does not fully develop, but rather forms a parasitic twin.

Example:
Rebeca Martinez
Also Known As: parasitic twin, two-headed baby
Common Misspellings: parisitic

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