phocomelia

Introduction

Defective development of arms or legs or both, so that the hands & feet are attached close to the body, resembling the flippers of a seal. This congenital anomaly has been associated with thalidomide use in pregnant women.

More general terms

• developmental disorder

More specific terms

• SC phocomelia syndrome

Additional terms

• thalidomide (Thalamid, Corronarobetin)