What is another word for nanomelia?

Pronunciation: [nˌanə͡ʊmˈɛliə] (IPA)

Nanomelia is a medical term that refers to a rare genetic condition that affects bone growth, resulting in abnormally short limbs. Some synonyms for nanomelia include short-limbed dwarfism, micromelia, chondrodysplasia, and skeletal dysplasia. Short-limbed dwarfism is a broad term that encompasses various conditions with similar symptoms to nanomelia. Micromelia, on the other hand, refers specifically to a condition where all limbs are abnormally small. Chondrodysplasia is a term used to describe genetic defects that affect cartilage development, which can result in short limbs. Finally, skeletal dysplasia refers to a group of disorders that affect bone growth and can present with stunted limbs among other symptoms.

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