Ischiopagus
/ˌɪs.kiˈɒp.ə.ɡəs/noun
A conjoined twin condition in which two individuals are joined at the pelvis.
Did you know?Ischiopagus is built from Greek roots for the hip/pelvis and the idea of being fastened together, a stark example of how medical language can sound almost ritualistic.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Gk
ischion
“the hip joint or pelvis”
Ancient Greek
Gk
pagos
“something fixed or fastened”
Late Latin / Scientific Latin
Lat
ischiopagus
“a conjoined condition joined at the hips”
19th Century
English
ischiopagus
“a medical term for twins joined at the pelvis”
Modern English
English
ischiopagus
“a type of conjoined twin joined at the pelvis”