phocomelia
or pho·ko·me·li·a
a usually congenital deformity of the extremities in which the limbs are abnormally short.
Origin of phocomelia
1- Sometimes pho·com·e·ly [foh-kom-uh-lee] /foʊˈkɒm ə li/ .
Words Nearby phocomelia
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How to use phocomelia in a sentence
This condition, from its resemblance to the like state in the seal, is called phocomelia, or seal limbs.
Degeneracy | Eugene S. Talbotphocomelia with brain deformity has been found associated with them.
Degeneracy | Eugene S. Talbot
British Dictionary definitions for phocomelia
phocomely (fəʊˈkɒməlɪ)
/ (ˌfəʊkəʊˈmiːlɪə) /
a congenital deformity resulting from prenatal interference with the development of the fetal limbs, characterized esp by short stubby hands or feet attached close to the body
Origin of phocomelia
1Derived forms of phocomelia
- phocomelic, adjective
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