abrachia

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a·bra·chi·a

(ə-brā′kē-ə)

Congenital absence of the arms.

[a- + Greek brakhiōn, arm; see brace + -ia.]

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abrachia

(əˈbrækɪə)

the congenital condition of having no arms

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abrachia - the condition of having no arms

abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

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