Leri-Weill Dyschondrosteosis

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A bone growth disorder inherited in a pseudoautosomal dominant pattern caused by mutations in the SHOX gene. It is characterized by short long bones in the arms and legs, short stature, and abnormalities of the wrist and forearm bones which may cause pain and limit wrist movement.

**Synonyms:** - Dyschondrosteosis - Leri-Weill Syndrome