A bone dysplasia characterised by bowing of the radius, dorsal dislocation of the distal ulna and proximal carpal bones, and mesomelic dwarfism; autosomal dominant inheritance. ... Synonym: Leri's pleonosteosis, Leri-Weill disease, Leri-Weill syndrome. ... Origin: dys-+ G. Chondros, cartilage, + osteon, bone, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) .....
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dis′kon-dros′tē-ō′sis Definitions: 1. A skeletal dysplasia, more severe in females and with a female preponderance, characterized by bowing of radius, dorsal dislocation of the distal ulna with limited movement of the elbow and wrist (wrist deformity is called Madelung deformity), and mesomelic ...
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A type of dwarfism that varies in severity from one individual to another. The condition is rare and females are more severely affected than males. A child that is born with Leri-Weil syndrome will have short arms and short legs, as well as bone abnormalities of the wrist and arm. The chest and head will be of normal size. The child could experienc...
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