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phocomelia

The correct spelling is phocomelia.

How to pronounce phocomelia

noun

IPA: /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/

Say it like: Foc-ome-lia

The correct spelling is phocomelia. A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.

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noun

  1. 1.A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.

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