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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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ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə
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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