has part has part characteristic of has modifier Disproportionate short stature Disproportionate short-limb short stature A type of dwarfism (marked short stature with adult height below 147 cm) in which the limbs are disproportionately affected. Note that brachymelia is a general term referring to shortening of the limbs. Micromelia refers to the shortening of entire limbs (in contrast to rhizomelia, mesomelia, and acromelia, which refer to shortening of the proximal, middle, or distal portions of the limbs). Abnormality of limbs abnormal decreased length limb