/əˈpoʊdiə/ (uh-POH-dee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of being born without feet or with severely underdeveloped feet.

“The rare genetic disorder of apodia made it difficult for the patient to walk or stand.”

2. noun

In zoology, a species of animal that has underdeveloped or absent limbs.

“The apodia species of salamander was discovered in a remote forest area.”