Amelia (birth defect)

Amelia (birth defect)

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Name = Amelia
ICD10 = ICD10|Q|73|0|q|65
ICD9 = ICD9|755.21, ICD9|755.31, ICD9|755.4
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Amelia (from Greek "α" = "none" plus μέλος (plural μέλεα) = "limb") is the birth defect of lacking one or more limbs. It can also result in a shrunken or deformed limb. For example, a child might be born without an elbow or forearm.

ee also

* Dysmelia
* Amniotic Band Syndrome

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