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hemimelia /hemi·me·lia/ (-me´le-ah) a developmental anomaly characterized by absence of all or part of the distal half of a limb. hemimelia [-mē′lyə] Etymology: Gk, hemi + melos a developmental anomaly characterized by the absence or gross shortening of the lower portion of one or more of the limbs. The condition may involve either or both of the bones of the distal arm or leg and is designated according to which is absent or defective, as fibular, radial, tibial, or ulnar hemimelia. See also ectromelia, phocomelia. hemimelia congenital absence of all or part of the distal half of a limb. inherited tibial hemimelia only the first and second phalanges of each limb are missing in this inherited defect in cattle. radial hemimelia see radial hemimelia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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