micromelia
|mi-cro-me-li-a|
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/ˌmaɪkroʊˈmiːliə/
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/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈmiːliə/
small limbs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'micromelia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'melos' meaning 'limb'.
Historical Evolution
'mikros' and 'melos' combined in Greek to form 'micromelia', which was adopted into modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small limb', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the abnormal smallness of the limbs.
The child was diagnosed with micromelia at birth.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 05:03