Hemimelia

Pathology, Pediatrics

Also known as: Peromelia

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Hemimelia is a congenital limb deformity characterized by the presence of only rudimentary limbs attached directly to the torso in place of normal arms or legs. This condition is also known as peromelia.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

HEMIMELIA (from the Greek hemi-, half, and melos, limb), a congenital deformity of the limbs, manifesting in the fact that in place of arms and legs there are only rudimentary limbs attached directly to the torso (synonym: peromelia). See also Amelia.

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“Hemimelia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hemimelia/