Phocomelia Definition & Meaning
phocomelia
- noun
- an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
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- What does phocomelia mean?
- an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
- What part of speech is phocomelia?
- Phocomelia is a noun.