phokomelia

pho·ko·me·li·a

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Definition of phokomelia word

noun phokomelia a usually congenital deformity of the extremities in which the limbs are abnormally short. 1

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < New Latin, equivalent to phōco-, combining form representing Greek phṓkē seal + -melia -melia

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