A form of dwarfism in which shortening is striking in the most distal segment of the limbs; autosomal recessive inheritance. ... Synonym: acromelic dwarfism. ... Origin: acro-+ G. Melos, limb, + ia, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′-rō-mē-sō-mē′lē-ă Synonyms: acromesomelic dwarfism