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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;…

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
A
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə

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noun

  1. 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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