amyelia

/əˈmɪliə/

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital condition in which some or all of the vertebrae in the spine are fused together, resulting in limited mobility or paralysis of the limbs.

“She was born with amyelia, which made it difficult for her to walk.”

Synonyms

  • congenital scoliosis
  • spina bifida

Antonyms

  • healthy vertebral structure
  • normal spinal development