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Limb Deformities, Congenital

Medical Definition:	Congenital structural deformities of the upper and lower extremities collectively or unspecified.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer ARM or its parts /abnorm or its specifics & LEG or its parts /abnorm or its specifics; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; DF: LIMB DEFORMITIES CONGEN
Previously Indexed:	Extremities/abnormalities (1968-1997)

Limb Deformities, Congenital Categories.

	Ectromelia - Gross hypo- or aplasia of one or more long bones of one or more limbs. The concept includes amelia, hemimelia, and phocomelia.
	Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital - Congenital structural abnormalities of the LOWER EXTREMITY.
	Polydactyly - A congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the presence of supernumerary digits.
	Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital - Congenital structural abnormalities of the UPPER EXTREMITY.

Limb Deformities, Congenital Medical Definitions and Terms

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