atelo-, atel-, ateli-
(Greek: imperfect, incomplete)
ateloencephalous
Characterized by an incomplete or faulty embryonic development of the brain.
ateloencephaly, ateloencephalia
The incomplete or faulty embryonic development of the brain.
ateloglossia
A congenitally incomplete development of the tongue.
atelognathia
The congenitally incomplete development of the jaw.
atelokinesia
1. Tremor (an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear).
2. Repetitive oscillatory movements, trepidation, shaking.
atelomyelia
1. A congenitally incomplete development of the spinal cord.
2. The incomplete or deficient development of the spinal cord.
atelophobia
An excessive fear of imperfection or incompleteness. There are those who are unduly concerned with what others think of them.
atelopodia
1. The incomplete or imperfect development of the feet.
2. The congenitally incomplete development of the foot.
ateloprosopia
1. A congenitally incomplete development of the face.
2. An incomplete or imperfect development of the face that is usually of prenatal beginning.
atelorachidia, atelorhachidia
1. A congenitally incomplete development of the vertebral column.
2. The incomplete development of the vertebral column.
atelostomia
1. A congenitally incomplete development of the mouth.
2. The incomplete development of the mouth, including its contained parts.