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Question by  worker2269 (26)

What is the name of the condition that the Mermaid Girl has?

Her legs are fused together sort of.

 
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Answer by  kph0329 (637)

If you mean Shiloh Pepin, she has sirenomelia, also known as Mermaid syndrome. Her legs are completely fused together to form one single limb.

 
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Answer by  trixiejack (302)

Shiloh Pepin, of Kennebunk, Maine, was born with Sirenomelia, otherwise known as Mermaid Syndrome. Sirenomelia is incredibly rare, and usually results in death after a few days.

 
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Answer by  bumblebee (313)

The Mermaid girl had fused legs, one kidney and one set of lower genitals as part of her condition. The name of her condition is officially called Sirenomelia. Life expectancy is significantly reduced.

 
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