Phocomelia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008767",
  "term": "Phocomelia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital malformation characterized by the severe shortening or absence of proximal limbs, resulting in hands and feet being attached close to the trunk. This condition can be caused by genetic factors or exposure to teratogens during embryonic development. The drug thalidomide is a well-known cause of phocomelia.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital",
    "thalidomide"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 792 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/phocomelia/"
}