Ectromelia

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Ectromelia

Ectromelia (pronounced: ek-tro-me-lee-uh) is a medical term that refers to a congenital condition characterized by the absence or shortening of a limb or limbs. The term is derived from the Greek words "ek" meaning "out", "tromos" meaning "a cut", and "melia" meaning "limb".

Etymology

The term "Ectromelia" is derived from the Greek words "ek" (out), "tromos" (a cut), and "melia" (limb). It was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century to describe a condition where a limb or limbs are absent or significantly shortened.

Related Terms

  • Amelia: A related term, Amelia refers to a similar congenital condition where a child is born without one or more limbs.
  • Phocomelia: This term refers to a condition where the arms or legs are extremely shortened, giving them a flipper-like appearance.
  • Meromelia: Meromelia is a condition where a part of a limb is missing.
  • Dysmelia: Dysmelia is a broader term for congenital limb defects.

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