polymelia

polymelia
A developmental defect in which there are supernumerary limbs or parts of limbs. [poly- + G. melos, limb]

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poly·me·lia (pol″e-meґle-ə) [poly- + -melia] a developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of supernumerary limbs.

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