conjoined twins

British  

plural noun

1. Non-technical name: Siamese twins.  twin babies born joined together at some point, such as at the hips. Some have lived for many years without being surgically separated

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Example Sentences

The actress, who has portrayed famous public figures and even a pair of conjoined twins, says her current role on Broadway has been the most challenging.

From New York Times

Lori and George Schappell, conjoined twins whose skulls were partly fused but who managed to lead independent lives, died on April 7 in Philadelphia.

From New York Times

The twins, listed by Guinness World Records as the oldest living conjoined twins, died April 7 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to obituaries posted by Leibensperger Funeral Homes of Hamburg.

From Seattle Times

An uplifting insight into the lives of seven-year-old conjoined twins, who weren't expected to live more than a few days.

From BBC

It is rare, representing about one in every 500,000 live births in the UK, meaning one set of conjoined twins is born each year in Britain, on average.

From BBC