seal limbs

Definitions of seal limbs
  1. noun
    an abnormality of development in which the upper part of an arm or leg is missing so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps; rare condition that results from taking thalidomide during pregnancy
    synonyms: phocomelia
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    type of:
    meromelia
    congenital absence of part of an arm or leg
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