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Amelia (birth defect)
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Overview
Overview
Amelia (from Greek α = “none” plus μÎλος (plural μÎλεα) = “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.
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