mesomelia

mesomelia definition - medical

mes·o·me·li·a (mĕzˌə-mēˈlē-ə, -mēlˈyə)

noun
A condition in which the forearms and lower legs are abnormally short.

Related Forms:

  • mesˌo·melˈic (-mĕlˈĭk) adjective

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