-melia

American  

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

   phocomelia.

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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; -ia

Example Sentences

JSerra 9, Great Oaks 6: Melia Munoz hit a three-run home run to help the Lions advance to the Division 2 championship game against Los Alamitos.

From Los Angeles Times

JSerra 7, Palos Verdes 1: Melia Munoz had a two-run home run and Annabel Raftery had four hits to lead JSerra in Division 2.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Miles also staged photos at the scene, wearing a “Free Sam Melia” T-shirt.

From BBC

They didn't know who Bilsland was going to meet but at the request of the NCA, Spanish police secretly photographed the two men at Alicante's Melia Hotel and sent the pictures back to Scotland.

From BBC

Bogusz’s low cross into the box found Giroud sliding between defenders Khiry Shelton and Robert Castellanos and he got just enough of his right boot on the ball to nudge it past SKC keeper Tim Melia.

From Los Angeles Times