phocomelia

noun

pho·​co·​me·​lia ˌfō-kə-ˈmē-lē-ə How to pronounce phocomelia (audio)
: a congenital deformity in which the limbs are extremely shortened so that the feet and hands arise close to the trunk
phocomelic adjective

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“Phocomelia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phocomelia. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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