Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis

noun

A rare genetic disorder resulting in dwarfism with short forearms and legs and a bayonet-like deformity of the forearms (Madelung's deformity).

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Meanings

nounLéri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare genetic disorder resulting in dwarfism with short forearms and legs and a bayonet-like deformity of the forearms (Madelung's deformity).

Origin

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

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Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/L%C3%A9ri-Weill%20dyschondrosteosis

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“Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/L%C3%A9ri-Weill%20dyschondrosteosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/L%C3%A9ri-Weill%20dyschondrosteosis.

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