— parabiotic /par'euh buy ot"ik, -bee-/ , adj.
/par'euh buy oh"sis, -bee-/ , n. Biol.
1. experimental or natural union of two individuals with exchange of blood.
2. Physiol. the temporary loss of conductivity or excitability of a nerve cell.
[ 1905-10; PARA- 1 + -BIOSIS ]