orbitopagus

orbitopagus
Unequal conjoined twins in which the parasite, usually very imperfectly developed, is attached at an orbit of the autosite. See conjoined twins, under twin. SYN: teratoma orbitae. [L. orbita, orbit, + G. pagos, something fixed]

* * *

or·bi·top·a·gus (or″bĭ-topґə-gəs) [orbit + -pagus] conjoined twins in which the smaller parasitic fetus is attached to the orbit of the larger twin.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • teratoma — A neoplasm composed of multiple tissues, including tissues not normally found in the organ in which it arises. Teratomas occur most frequently in the ovary, where they are usually benign and form dermoid cysts; in the testis, where they are… …   Medical dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”