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parabiosis
[ par-uh-bahy-oh-sis, -bee- ]
noun
, Biology.
- experimental or natural union of two individuals with exchange of blood.
- Physiology. the temporary loss of conductivity or excitability of a nerve cell.
parabiosis
/ ˌpærəbaɪˈəʊsɪs; ˌpærəbaɪˈɒtɪk /
noun
- the natural union of two individuals, such as Siamese twins, so that they share a common circulation of the blood
- a similar union induced for experimental or therapeutic purposes
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Derived Forms
- parabiotic, adjective
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Other Words From
- par·a·bi·ot·ic [par-, uh, -bahy-, ot, -ik, -bee-], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of parabiosis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of parabiosis1
C20: from para- 1+ Greek biōsis manner of life, from bios life
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