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parabiosis

par·a·bi·o·sis
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-bahy-oh-sis, -bee-]
    • /ˌpær ə baɪˈoʊ sɪs, -bi-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-bahy-oh-sis, -bee-]
    • /ˌpær ə baɪˈoʊ sɪs, -bi-/

Definitions of parabiosis word

  • noun parabiosis experimental or natural union of two individuals with exchange of blood. 1
  • noun parabiosis Physiology. the temporary loss of conductivity or excitability of a nerve cell. 1
  • noun parabiosis the natural union of two individuals, such as Siamese twins, so that they share a common circulation of the blood 0
  • noun parabiosis a similar union induced for experimental or therapeutic purposes 0
  • noun parabiosis the union of two animals, naturally or experimentally, as by blood circulatory connections 0
  • noun parabiosis the temporary and reversible suspension of a vital life process 0

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Origin of parabiosis

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; para-1 + -biosis

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Parts of speech for Parabiosis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

parabiosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

parabiosis usage trend in Literature

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