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Mesomelia
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Shortening of the middle parts of the limbs (forearm and lower leg) in relation to the upper and terminal segments. [ ]
Term info
Label
Mesomelia
Synonyms
- Disproportionately short middle portion of limb
- Mesomelic limb shortening
- Mesomelic shortening of limbs
- Symmetric mesomelic limb shortness
layperson term
Disproportionately short middle portion of limb
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5208-3432
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-5200
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comment
Shortening of the limbs where the predominant shortness is in the middle bones.
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human_phenotype
id
HP:0003027