phokomelia

/fɔkɒmɪˈliːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare congenital disorder characterized by the shortening of the limbs due to a defect in bone formation.

“The doctor said that the child’s phokomelia was a result of a genetic mutation.”

Synonyms

  • congenital defect
  • limb shortening

Antonyms

  • healthy bone formation
  • normal limb development