Vanishing twin
Vanishing Twin
Vanishing twin, also known as fetal resorption, is a condition that occurs when a twin or multiple disappears in the uterus during pregnancy as a result of a miscarriage of one twin or multiple. The fetal tissue is absorbed by the other twin, multiple, placenta or the mother, giving the appearance of a "vanishing twin".
Pronunciation
- Vanishing twin: /vænɪʃɪŋ twɪn/
Etymology
The term "vanishing twin" was first used in 1980 to describe the disappearance of one twin in early pregnancy, usually resulting in the surviving twin being born alone. The term "vanishing" refers to the disappearance of the physical presence of the twin, while "twin" refers to the fact that there were originally two fetuses.
Related Terms
- Twin: One of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy.
- Miscarriage: The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week.
- Fetal resorption: The process by which a dead or dying fetus is reabsorbed into the mother's body.
- Ultrasound: A test that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, often used to confirm the presence of a twin pregnancy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vanishing twin
- Wikipedia's article - Vanishing twin
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