Craniopagus

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /kræniˈɑːpəɡəs/

Definitions of craniopagus

noun a rare type of conjoined twins who are fused at the head

Example Sentences

A1 Craniopagus twins are conjoined at the head.

A2 The craniopagus twins underwent a risky separation surgery.

B1 The medical team successfully separated the craniopagus twins.

B2 The craniopagus condition is extremely rare and complex.

C1 The craniopagus twins' case garnered international attention.

C2 The craniopagus twins' surgery required a team of specialized surgeons.

adjective relating to or characteristic of craniopagus twins

Example Sentences

A1 The craniopagus twins were born connected at the head.

A2 The doctors successfully separated the craniopagus twins.

B1 The craniopagus surgery was a complex and delicate procedure.

B2 The craniopagus twins underwent extensive medical evaluations before the surgery.

C1 The craniopagus condition is extremely rare and requires specialized medical care.

C2 The craniopagus twins' story captured the attention of the medical community worldwide.

Examples of craniopagus in a Sentence

formal Craniopagus twins are conjoined at the head.

informal Did you know about those craniopagus twins who were separated successfully?

slang The craniopagus siblings are always together, like two peas in a pod.

figurative Their bond was so strong, it was as if they were craniopagus twins.

Grammatical Forms of craniopagus

past tense

craniopagused

plural

craniopagi

comparative

more craniopagus

superlative

most craniopagus

present tense

craniopagus

future tense

will craniopagus

perfect tense

have craniopagused

continuous tense

is craniopagusing

singular

craniopagus

positive degree

craniopagus

infinitive

to craniopagus

gerund

craniopagusing

participle

craniopagused

Origin and Evolution of craniopagus

First Known Use: 1881 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'craniopagus' is derived from the Greek words 'kranion' meaning skull and 'pagos' meaning fixed or conjoined.
Evolution of the word: The term 'craniopagus' has been used consistently in medical literature to describe twins conjoined at the skull since its first known use in 1881.