English · Word Candidate

amelia

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: amelias

Meaning · English

The congenital absence of one or more limbs.

Noun

As already mentioned, limb deficiencies – amelias and meromelias – represent an important group of limb abnormalities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “amelia” mean?

The congenital absence of one or more limbs.

Is “amelia” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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