rhizomelia

rhizomelia definition - medical

rhi·zo·me·li·a (rīˌzə-mēˈlē-ə, -mēlˈyə)

noun
A disproportion in the length of the upper arms and thighs.

Related Forms:

  • rhiˌzo·meˈlic (-mēˈlĭk, -mĕlˈĭk) adjective

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