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phocomelia

/ˌfəʊ.kəʊˈmiː.li.ə/

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noun

/ˌfəʊ.kəʊˈmiː.li.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruРедкое медицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномалией развития, при которой отсутствует верхняя часть конечности, из-за чего кисти или стопы крепятся непосредственно к телу, часто связанное с воздействием талидомида во время беременности.

A rare medical condition characterized by a developmental abnormality where the upper part of a limb is absent, causing the hands or feet to attach directly to the body, often associated with thalidomide exposure during pregnancy.

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  1. Congenital limb malformationC2formalmedical

    A rare birth defect where the hands or feet are attached close to the body due to underdeveloped or missing upper limbs.

    ruВрожденный порок развития конечностей

    • Phocomelia was historically linked to the use of thalidomide during pregnancy.
    • The child was born with phocomelia affecting both arms.
    • Modern research focuses on preventing phocomelia through careful medication screening.
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