Rhizomelia
rhizomelia rhi·zo·me·li·a (rī’zə-mē’lē-ə, -mēl’yə)
n.
A disproportion in the length of the upper arms and thighs.
rhi’zo·me’lic (-mē’lĭk, -měl’ĭk) adj.
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