rhizomelia

English

Etymology

From rhizo- (“root”) + Ancient Greek Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “limb”) + -ia.

Noun

rhizomelia (uncountable)

  1. A disproportion of the length of the proximal limb, such as the shortened limbs of achondroplasia.
  2. Any other disorder of the hip or shoulder.
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