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micromelia

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mi·​cro·​me·​lia | \ -ˈmē-lē-ə How to pronounce micromelia (audio) \

Medical Definition of micromelia

: a condition characterized by abnormally small and imperfectly developed extremities

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micromelic \ -​ˈmē-​lik How to pronounce micromelia (audio) \ adjective

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“Micromelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/micromelia. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.

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