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phocomelia

pho·co·me·lia

UK/ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ uncommon

noun

1.

an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy

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Origin

From Ancient Greek φώκη (phṓkē, “seal (marine animal)”) + μέλος (mélos, “limb”) + -ia.

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