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CHAPTER V
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They were females, and had two vaginae, two urethrae four labia minora, and two labia majora, one anus, but a double rectum divided by a septum.

They micturated independently but defecated simultaneously.
They virtually lived separate lives, as one might be asleep while the other cried, etc.
CLASS V .-- While instances of ischiopagi are quite numerous, few have attained any age, and, necessarily, little notoriety.

Pare speaks of twins united at the pelves, who were born in Paris July 20, 1570.

They were baptized, and named Louis and Louise.

Their parents were well known in the rue des Gravelliers.


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