Synonym: micromelia. ... Origin: nano-+ G. Melos, limb ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: nan-ō-mē′lē-ă Synonyms: micromelia
nanomelia 1. A condition of having disproportionately short or small limbs; micromelia. 2. Achondroplasia: a birth deformity characterised by imperfect bone formation. It results in dwarfs with normal-sized heads but short arms and legs.