autosite

autosite

 [aw´to-sīt] in twins" >unequal twins, the larger, more normal twin, to which the other (the fetus" >parasitic fetus) is attached.

au·to·site

(aw'tō-sīt), That member of abnormal, unequally conjoined twins able to live independently and nourish the other member (parasite) of the pair. [auto- + G. sitos, food]

au·to·site

(aw'tō-sīt) That member of abnormal, unequal conjoined twins that is able to live independently and nourish the other member (parasite) of the pair. [auto- + G. sitos, food]