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twin
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twin
1. 
a. either of two persons or animals conceived at the same time
b. (as modifier): a twin brother
2. a crystal consisting of two parts each of which has a definite orientation to the other

twin [′twin]
(biology)
One of two individuals born at the same time.
(crystallography)


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Emma Canning, aged 36, had Christmas babies Hannah and Sophie, who were monoamniotic twins - sharing the same birth sac and placenta.
Incredibly, a consultant then told Karen that she could give birth naturally, despite the fact that monoamniotic twins are nearly always delivered by Caesarian because of the danger of further cord entanglement.
 
 
 
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