# rhizomelia

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rhizomelia