Ectromelia is a congenital condition where long bones are missing or underdeveloped. Examples include: ...
(from the article `peromelia`) In amelia, one of the rarest of malformations of the extremities, limbs are completely absent. Ectromelia is the absence of one or more extremities. ...
Congenital absence or gross shortening of long bones of limb or limbs. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(ek″tro-me´le-ә) gross hypoplasia or aplasia of one or more long bones of one or more limbs. adj., ectromel´ic., adj.
Congenital absence or gross shortening of long bones of limb or limbs.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′trō-mē′lē-ă Definitions: 1. Congenital hypoplasia or aplasia of one or more limbs. 2. A disease of mice caused by the ectromelia virus, a member of the family Poxviridae; characterized by gangrenous loss of feet and by necrotic areas in the internal organs; in laboratory mouse colonies, i...
ectromelia The congenital absence, or imperfection, of one or more limbs. The normally associated pectoral or pelvic girdle is usually present but may be reduced. A fleshy tab is sometimes seen at the site of the missing limb. Also called amelia.