For other uses, see Amelia.
| Amelia | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | Q73.0 |
| ICD-9 | 755.21, 755.31, 755.4 |
Amelia (from Greek ἀ- "lack of" plus μέλος (plural: μέλεα or μέλη) "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.
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