sirenomelia

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symmelia

[sim-e´le-ah]

a developmental anomaly characterized by apparent fusion of the lower limbs. There may be three feet (tripodial symmelia), two feet (dipodial symmelia), one foot (monopodial symmelia), or no feet (apodal symmelia or sirenomelia).

si·re·no·me·li·a

(sī'rĕ-nō-mē'lē-ă),

Union of the legs with partial or complete union of the feet.
See also: sympus.

Synonym(s): mermaid malformation, symmelia

[L. siren, G. seirēn, a siren]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

A heterogeneous dysplastic complex that may be inherited—caudal regression syndrome—or teratogenic, characterised by fusion—symmelia—of legs with external leg rotation, musculoskeletal atrophy and clubfoot, and other anomalies—e.g., imperforate anus, uni- or bilateral agenesis of kidneys and/or genitalia, focal agenesis of lumbosacral spine, various viscera

si·re·no·me·li·a

(sī'rĕ-nō-mē'lē-ă )

Union of the legs with partial or complete fusion of the feet.

[L. siren, G. seirēn, a siren]

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Babies with Mermaid Syndrome usually die from complications linked to irregular kidney and urinary bladder development and function, according to reports.

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AP-001: Sirenomelia: Reporte de tres casos. Instituto Venezolano de los Seguros Sociales Hospital "Dr. Adolfo Pons". Maracaibo, Estado Zulia. Periodo 2005-2014

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