What is phocomelia, the rare condition that Paralympics bronze medallist Sheetal Devi suffers from?

The 17-year-old Paralympian Sheetal Devi, who shoots with her legs, shoulders, and jaw, suffers from phocomelia. The congenital condition is characterised by the severe underdevelopment or absence of limbs, affecting either the upper, lower, or both sets of limbs


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