Meromelia
Meromelia is a birth defect characterized by the lacking of a part, but not all, of one or more limbs with the presence of a hand or foot. It results in a shrunken and deformed extremity. Cause
Such defects are mainly the results of genetic disorders, but some teratogenic (or environmental) factors have been identified, such as the use of thalidomide from 1957 to 1962 for morning sickness (NVP). Diagnosis
Meromelia is a birth defect characterized by lacking part of at least one free limb. Treatment
Treatment may include prosthetic limbs, surgery, rehabilitation, or LASIK. Etymology
The word meromelia comes from the Greek  'part, partial' +  'limb'. See also
 Amelia (birth defect)
 Phocomelia
 Polymelia
 Amniotic band syndrome

References

Congenital disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Congenital amputations