Talk:Amelia (birth defect)

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how does someone inherit amelia? Is it dominant or recessive?

Amelia is not necessarily a genetic condition. It can be caused by accidental mistakes of development or toxic drugs (e.g., thalidomide) or other non-genetic causes. WhatamIdoing 05:04, 2 December 2007 (UTC)