Amelia (birth defect)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Amelia (from Greek α = "none" plus μέλος (plural μέλεα) = "limb") is the birth defect of lacking one or more limbs. It can also result in a shrunken or deformed limb. For example, a child might be born without an elbow or forearm.

See also

• Dysmelia
• Amniotic Band Syndrome

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