Cephalopagus

/ˌsɛfəˈlɒpəɡəs/

/ˌsɛfəˈlɑpəɡəs/

Translation of "cephalopagus" into Russian

Noun

/ˌsɛfəˈlɒpəɡəs/

/ˌsɛfəˈlɑpəɡəs/

cephalopagus

cephalopagi pl

cephalopaguses pl

The cephalopagus twins were successfully separated after a long surgery.

Цефалопагусные близнецы были успешно разделены после долгой операции.

Noun

/ˌsɛfəˈlɒpəɡəs/

/ˌsɛfəˈlɑpəɡəs/

A type of conjoined twins that are joined at the head and thorax.

The medical team prepared for the complex surgery to separate the cephalopagus twins.

A pair of conjoined twins fused from the head down to the upper thorax, sharing cranial and thoracic structures.

A cephalopagus presents a major surgical challenge because the twins share vital brain tissue.

Adjective

/ˌsɛfəˈlɒpəɡəs/

/ˌsɛfəˈlɑpəɡəs/

Relating to or characteristic of cephalopagus twins (twins conjoined at the head and thorax).

The surgical team reviewed the cephalopagus anatomy using 3-D imaging.