par·a·bi·o·sis (p r  -b -  s s)n. pl. par·a·bi·o·ses (-s  z) 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. par a·bi·otic (- tk) adj.par a·bi·oti·cal·ly adv. |
parabiosis [ˌpærəbaɪˈəʊsɪs]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the natural union of two individuals, such as Siamese twins, so that they share a common circulation of the blood
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a similar union induced for experimental or therapeutic purposes
[from para-1 + Greek biōsis manner of life, from bios life]
parabiotic [ˌpærəbaɪˈɒtɪk] adj
parabiosis
the uniting of two individual organisms or animals anatomically and physiologically, either under experimental or natural conditions. — parabiotic, adj.
See also: Joiningthe uniting of two individual organisms or animals anatomically and physiologically, under either experimental or natural conditions. — parabiotic, adj.
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