-melia

American

a combining form occurring in compound words that denote a condition of the limbs, as specified by the initial element.

phocomelia.

Usage

What does -melia mean? The combining form -melia is used like a suffix meaning “limb condition.” It is occasionally used in medical terms, especially in pathology. The form -melia comes from Greek mélos, meaning “limb.” The Latin translation of mélos is membrum, meaning “limb.” Find out how member and membrane derive from membrum at our entries for both words.

Etymology

Origin of -melia

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek mélos limb; see -ia

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