PARABIOSIS

10 letters 14 Scrabble points

Definition of PARABIOSIS

noun

  1. 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.

  2. The fusion of two embryos to form conjoined twins

  3. 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.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P A R A B I O S I S
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 14 points