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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A disproportion of the length of the proximal limb, such as the shortened limbs of achondroplasia. uncountable
2. 2
   Any other disorder of the hip or shoulder. uncountable

Etymology

From rhizo- (“root”) + Ancient Greek Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “limb”) + -ia.

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