Atelopodia

/ˌætɛloʊˈpoʊdiə/ noun

Definition

A rare congenital condition involving incomplete development or absence of feet or foot structures.

Etymology

From Greek ateles (incomplete) and pous, podos (foot). This medical term combines the root for incompleteness with the anatomical term for feet.

Kelly Says

Medical terms for rare birth defects preserve Greek root words that help doctors communicate precisely across languages—atelopodia tells you immediately it's about incomplete foot development, no matter what language you speak.

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