Ischiopagi
Ischiopagi
Ischiopagi (pronunciation: is-kee-oh-pa-gee) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a specific type of conjoined twins where the twins are joined at the pelvis. The term is derived from the Greek words 'ischion', meaning hip, and 'pagus', meaning fixed.
Etymology
The term 'Ischiopagi' is derived from two Greek words. 'Ischion' (ἰσχίον) which refers to the hip or the hip joint, and 'pagus' (πάγος) which means something that is fixed or immovable. Thus, the term 'Ischiopagi' essentially refers to twins who are fixed or joined at the hip.
Related Terms
- Pygopagus: A type of conjoined twins where the twins are joined at the buttocks.
- Thoracopagus: A type of conjoined twins where the twins are joined at the thorax or chest.
- Craniopagus: A type of conjoined twins where the twins are joined at the head.
- Omphalopagus: A type of conjoined twins where the twins are joined at the abdomen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ischiopagi
- Wikipedia's article - Ischiopagi
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