parabiosis
definition
the physiological connection between two living organisms, typically achieved by surgically joining their circulatory systems
example
Researchers conducted a study on the effects of parabiosis on aging, revealing significant insights into how young and old circulatory systems interact.
synonyms
conjoined circulationshared circulationphysiological union
word origin — from Greek 'para' meaning 'beside' and 'bios' meaning 'life'