Definitions For Parabiosis
Noun
PARABIOSIS (plural parabioses) (physiology) The (natural or surgical) union of parts of two organisms, especially in such a way as to cause them to share their vascular systems. Organisms so joined then are called parabionts. The fusion of two embryos to form conjoined twins A transient physiological state of suspension of obvious vital activities such as to enable an organism to escape the notice of its enemies or to conserve its energy. (ecology, ethology) A form of symbiosis, typically among ants, in which different species share common nest galleries but maintain distinct broods and do not practice mutualism other than incidentally.Gordh, G & Headrick, D. H. A Dictionary of Entomology. CABI 2001. {{ISBN, 978-0851992914}} (medicine) An alien form of life within an organism, commonly invasive, such as a growing cancer.Etymology
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