1. Plural of parabiosis; the surgical union of two organisms or the natural physiological connection between them, allowing the exchange of blood and other body fluids.
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in experimental biology and medicine
2. In biology, a symbiotic relationship in which two organisms live in close association and share physiological functions.
Usage: biological/ecological context

Examples

• Researchers used parabioses to study how young blood affects aging in mice.
• The parabioses between the conjoined twins allowed them to share certain immune responses.
• In experimental parabioses, scientists can observe the transfer of hormones between organisms.
• The study of parabioses has provided insights into systemic factors that influence aging.
• Parabioses models are valuable tools in gerontology research.