Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Polymelia

Pathology

Also known as: Supernumerary limbs

Historical document, translated for reference.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

Summary

Polymelia is a developmental deformity characterized by the presence of supernumerary limbs. This condition is primarily observed in cases of double malformations.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

POLYMELIA (from the Greek polys—many and melos—limb), a developmental deformity consisting of the development of extra limbs. It is observed mainly in cases of double malformations.

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