brachycnemic

brachycnemic
Having short legs; specifically, relating to a tibiofemoral index of less than 82 with the leg disproportionately shorter than the thigh. [brachy- + G. kneme, leg]

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brachy·cne·mic (brak″e-neґmik) brachyknemic.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • brachyknemic — brachy·kne·mic (brak″e neґmik) [brachy + Gr. knēmē shin] having short lower limbs, with a tibiofemoral index of 82 or less; also spelled brachycnemic …   Medical dictionary

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