hemipagus

Conjoined twins that are united laterally at the thorax; the zone of union may also involve the neck and jaws. See conjoined twins, under twin. [hemi- + G. pagos, something fixed]

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hem·ip·a·gus (hem-ipґə-gəs) [hemi- + -pagus] conjoined twins united laterally at the thorax.