conjoined twin

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Verghese is a doctor, professor and best-selling author whose debut novel, “Cutting for Stone,” explored the fates of conjoined twins born in Ethiopia.

From New York Times

Using a prenatal diet of hallucinogens, speed and radioactive isotopes, the couple produce their mutant progeny: conjoined twins; Aqua Boy; a hunchback; a seemingly typical child with telekinesis; stillborn infants exhibited in jars.

From Washington Post

There were 26 cases of spontaneous fetal death and 2 conjoined twins.

From Washington Post

He added that, as with all conjoined twins after separation, the boys' blood pressures and heart rates were "through the roof" - until they were reunited four days later and touched hands.

From BBC

This is a nearly unique legal conundrum; the only possibly analogous case would be an existential dispute between conjoined twins.

From Washington Post