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Polymelia logo #10101) Congenital disorder
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Polymelia

Polymelia logo #21000 Polymelia (from Greek πολυ- = `many` plus μέλος (plural μέλεα) = `limb`) is a birth defect involving limbs (a type of dysmelia), in which the affected individual has more than the usual number of limbs. In humans and most land-dwelling animals, this means having five or more limbs. The extra limb is most commonly shrunken and/or ...
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polymelia

polymelia logo #20973A developmental defect in which there are supernumerary limbs or parts of limbs. ... Origin: poly-+ G. Melos, limb ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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polymelia

polymelia logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-mē′lē-ă Definitions: 1. A developmental defect in which supernumerary limbs or parts of limbs are present.
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