Atelomyelia and Ateloprosopia

Anatomy, Pathology

Also known as: Ateloprosopia

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This entry defines atelomyelia as the partial underdevelopment of the spinal cord and ateloprosopia as the insufficient development of the face due to the improper formation of facial bones. These terms are derived from the Greek word for incomplete.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ATELOMYELIA (from Greek ateles—incomplete and myelos—marrow), partial underdevelopment of the spinal cord. ATELOPROSOPIA (from Greek ateles—incomplete and prosopon—face), insufficient development of the face, resulting from the insufficient and improper development of the facial bones.

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“Atelomyelia and Ateloprosopia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/atelomyelia-and-ateloprosopia/