Rhizomelia refers to either a disproportion of the length of the proximal limb, such as the shortened limbs of achondroplasia, or some other disorder of the hip or shoulder. According to Stedman`s medical dictionary `Rhizomelic` means `relating to hip or shoulder joints`, while `Micromelic` means `having disproportionately short or small l...
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1. Disproportion in the length of the most proximal segment of the limbs (upper arms and thighs). ... 2. A disorder involving the shoulder and hip joint. ... Origin: rhizo-+ G. Melos, limb ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rī′zō-mē′lē-ă Definitions: 1. Disproportion in the length of the most proximal segment of the limbs (upper arms and thighs). 2. A disorder involving the shoulder and hip joint.
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