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
Examples
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.