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Definition of amelia

amelia

/əˈmiːliə/
A · me · li · a
Plural:amelias
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Adjective:amelic
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amelia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rare congenital anomaly characterized by the complete absence of one or more limbs at birth.

Example

"Pediatric orthopedic specialists fitted the infant born with amelia with custom prosthetic devices to support early mobility."

2

A psychiatric state of apathy or lack of ambition and emotional responsiveness associated with certain chronic mental disorders.

Example

"The clinician noted that the patient's prolonged amelia gradually improved after adjustments to the therapeutic regimen."

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• Nearby Words

ambush
ambusher
ameiva
amelia
ameliorate
amen
amenable

Word Origin & Etymology

In its medical sense, coined in Modern Latin from Ancient Greek a- ('without') and melos ('limb'). As a female given name, it derives from the Germanic element amal ('work, industriousness').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amelia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amelia
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