A malformation in which the foetus has one or more rudimentary limbs in addition to the normal limbs. ... Compare: micromelia. ... Origin: G. Melos, limb ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mel′ō-mē′lē-ă Definitions: 1. A malformation in which the fetus has one or more rudimentary limbs in addition to the normal limbs.