rhizomelia

Term: rhizomelia

Literally meaning: “roots of limbs”

Origin: Anc Greek

(ρίζο-) (αρχ ελλ> (rhizo-)(=root)

μέλος(αρχ ελλ)/melos(=limb)

Coined/History

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Definition

A situation referring  to hip or shoulder joints resulting to abnormal  growth of limbs.