meromelia

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Noun meromelia has 1 sense

meromelia - congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
--₁ is a kind of birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality
--₁ has particulars:
adactylia, adactyly, adactylism; phocomelia, seal limbs

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Definition:

Meromelia is a rare congenital condition characterized by the partial or complete absence of one or more limbs.

Sense 1:

Noun: A medical term for the developmental absence of a limb or limbs.

Example sentence:

Some individuals with meromelia adapt remarkably well, using prosthetic devices to perform everyday tasks.

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Sense 2:

Noun: The state or condition of lacking one or more limbs.

Example sentence:

The meromelia of the patient did not deter him from pursuing his passion for painting.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing an individual affected by meromelia.

Example sentence:

The meromelia child amazed everyone with his determination and ability to overcome challenges.

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