ectro-

combining form

: congenitally absent

—in teratological terms chiefly indicating absence of a particular limb or part

ectrodactylism

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek ektrōsis miscarriage, from ektitrōskein to miscarry, from ek out of, out (from ex) + titrōskein to wound, damage; akin to Greek tribein to rub

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