Etymology

Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis

Today it means: A rare genetic disorder resulting in dwarfism with short forearms and legs and a bayonet-like deformity of the forearms (Madelung's deformity). Full definition →

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First described in 1929 by André Léri and Jean A. Weill.

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