Nanomelia

Historical document, translated for reference.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

Nanomelia is a developmental deformity characterized by the severe shortening of the limbs. It is observed in cases of dwarfism and chondrodystrophy.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

NANOMELIA (from the Greek nanos—dwarf and melos—limb), a developmental deformity of the limbs consisting of their severe shortening. It is observed in cases of dwarfism (see Dwarfism) and chondrodystrophy (see also Phocomelia).

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