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Meaning of PHOCOMELIA

Pronunciation:  `fowkow'meeleeu

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  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
 

PHOCOMELIA is a 10 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: seal limbs
 
 See Also: meromelia

 

 

 

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