Phocomelia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phocomelia is a noun meaning A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.
Meaning
A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.
Word Forms
- phocomelias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phokomelia, cacomelia, acromelia, ectromelia, amelia, camptomelia.
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