rhizomelia
Meanings
noun
- A disproportion of the length of the proximal limb, such as the shortened limbs of achondroplasia.
- Any other disorder of the hip or shoulder.
Word forms
Etymology
From rhizo- (“root”) + Ancient Greek Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “limb”) + -ia.
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