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Definition of Vanishing twin
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Vanishing twin: A twin detected in early pregnancy that is miscarried, frequently by resorption, without clinical signs or symptoms. The surviving twin continues to grow and develop.
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