Hemimelia

Hemimelia
Other namesLongitudinal meromelia
Terminal defect of an arm with transverse, incomplete hemimelia
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

Hemimelia is a birth defect consisting in unilateral or bilateral underdevelopment of the distal part of the lower or upper limb. The affected bone may be shortened or not develop at all.

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