Definition of Craniopagus parasiticusCraniopagus parasiticus: Conjoined twins joined at the head (craniopagus) in which a rudimentary head (with little or no body) is attached to the head of the larger and usually more normal twin. The rudimentary head was thought to be parasitic. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
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