tripodial

tripodial
tri·po·di·al (tri-poґde-əl) having three feet; see symmelia.

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  • symmelia — SYN: sirenomelia. [sym + G. melos, limb] * * * n. a developmental abnormality in which the legs appear to be fused. * * * sym·me·lia (sĭ meґle ə) [syn + melia] a developmental anomaly characterized by an apparent fusion of the lower… …   Medical dictionary

  • tripodia — Condition in conjoined twins in which the lower extremities on the joined sides form a single foot, so that there are only three feet for the two bodies. See conjoined twins, under twin. [tri + G. pous, foot] * * * tri·po·dia (tri poґde ə)… …   Medical dictionary

  • tripus — tri·pus (triґpəs) [tri + pous foot] 1. tripod. 2. conjoined twins with tripodial symmelia …   Medical dictionary

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