Amelia

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Amelia

Amelia (pronounced: ah-MEE-lee-uh) is a medical term that refers to the congenital absence or underdevelopment of one or more limbs. The term is derived from the Greek words "a-", meaning "without", and "melos", meaning "limb".

Etymology

The term "Amelia" comes from the Greek words "a-", which means "without", and "melos", which means "limb". This term is used in the medical field to describe a condition where a person is born without one or more limbs.

Related Terms

  • Phocomelia: A condition in which the proximal portions of the limbs are poorly developed or absent, and the hands or feet are attached to the body by a small, flipper-like projection.
  • Meromelia: A condition characterized by the partial absence of a limb or limbs.
  • Micromelia: A condition where the limbs are significantly shorter than normal.
  • Polydactyly: A condition characterized by the presence of more than the usual number of fingers or toes.
  • Syndactyly: A condition where two or more digits are fused together.

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