thanatophoric

adjective

than·​a·​to·​pho·​ric ˌthan-ət-ə-ˈfȯr-ik How to pronounce thanatophoric (audio)
: relating to, affected with, or being a severe form of congenital dwarfism which results in early death

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“Thanatophoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thanatophoric. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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