Amelia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000478",
  "term": "Amelia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A severe congenital malformation characterized by the complete absence of one or more limbs at birth. This developmental anomaly results from disruptions during early embryonic limb bud formation. It is a specific type of birth defect, distinct from phocomelia, which involves underdeveloped or shortened limbs.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "birth defect",
    "phocomelia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 720 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/amelia/"
}