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achondroplasia

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The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
achondroplasia \achondroplasia\ n. 1. a skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Achondroplasia is a common cause of dwarfism . It occurs as a sporadic mutation in approximately 80% of cases (associated with advanced paternal age) or it may be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic disorder . People with achondroplasia have short ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism [syn: achondroplasty , osteosclerosis congenita , chondrodystrophy ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context teratology English) A genetic disorder, the most common form of short limb dwarfism.

Usage examples of achondroplasia.

In a flat, quiet tone, Lakesh declared, "Advanced achondroplasia, with indications of acromegaly.

The corresponding rate for achondroplasia (the familiar dwarf syndrome, characteristic of basset hounds and dachsunds, in which the arms and legs are too short for the body) is about 10 times as high.