conjoined twin
noun
: either one of a pair of twins who are born with their bodies joined together in some way
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The couple recently came under much media scrutiny when Abby and her conjoined twin sister, Brittany, both 35, were spotted carrying a newborn baby while running errands last month.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Prior to the selfie, which Bowling shared on Sept. 5, his past profile photos on Facebook have not included his wife or her conjoined twin, according to what is shared publicly on his account.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Prior to the selfie, which Bowling shared on Sept. 5, his past profile photos on Facebook have not included his wife or her conjoined twin, according to what is shared publicly on his account.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Conjoined twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjoined%20twin. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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