phocomeli

/foʊkəˈmiːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A human with the upper body of a person and the lower body of a seal or a dolphin, especially an individual born with this condition.

“The phocomeli child was born with severe limb abnormalities and had to rely on a wheelchair for mobility.”

Synonyms

  • mermaid
  • seal person

Antonyms

  • normal