Abrachia

/əˈbreɪkiə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition where a person is born without arms or with severely underdeveloped arms.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'brachion' (arm). The condition describes a congenital absence or severe underdevelopment of the arms, combining Greek roots for negation and limb.

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This term reveals how Greek medical terminology lets doctors describe conditions precisely—'abrachia' instantly tells medical professionals exactly what's absent, without a lengthy explanation.

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