camptomelic dwarfism


camp·to·mel·ic dwarf·ism

dwarfism with shortening of the lower limbs due to anterior bending of the femur and tibia.

camp·to·mel·ic dwarf·ism

(kamp-tō-mel'ik dwōrf'izm) Dwarfism with shortening of the lower limbs due to anterior bending of the femur and tibia.

camptomelic dwarfism

A form of dwarfism characterized by bowing of the bones of the lower extremities.

camptomelic dwarfism

A condition in which infants have craniofacial anomalies, defects of the ribs, and scapular hypoplasia. The cause is unknown, and death usually occurs in the neonatal period. See also: dwarfism