parabiosis (redirected from parabiotic)

par·a·bi·o·sis  (pr-b-ss)

n. pl. par·a·bi·o·ses (-sz)

1. The natural or surgical union of anatomical parts of two organisms, usually involving exchange of blood, as in the development of Siamese twins or in certain transplant operations.

2. A temporary suspension of conductivity or excitability in a nerve.

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para·bi·otic (-tk) adj.

para·bi·oti·cal·ly adv.

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parabiosis

the uniting of two individual organisms or animals anatomically and physiologically, either under experimental or natural conditions. — parabiotic, adj.

See also: Joining

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the uniting of two individual organisms or animals anatomically and physiologically, under either experimental or natural conditions. — parabiotic, adj.

See also: Biology