fetus papyraceus
fetus papyraceus · fetus papyraceuses
A vanishing twin that, rather than being completely reabsorbed, is compressed by its…A vanishing twin that, rather than being completely reabsorbed, is compressed by its growing twin to a flattened, parchment-like condition.
Meaning
1 sensesA vanishing twin that, rather than being completely reabsorbed, is compressed by its growing twin to a flattened, parchment-like condition.
Origin
From fetus + Latin papȳrāceus (“made of paper”), or could be considered an entirely LatinFrom fetus + Latin papȳrāceus (“made of paper”), or could be considered an entirely Latin compound, consistent with medical naming.
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Forms
plural: fetus papyraceuses| Singular | fetus papyraceus |
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