achondroplasia
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a·chon·dro·pla·sia
(ā-kŏn′drō-plā′zhə)n.
Improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of congenital dwarfism.
a·chon′dro·plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk) adj.
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achondroplasia
(eɪˌkɒndrəʊˈpleɪzɪə)n
(Pathology) a skeletal disorder, characterized by failure of normal conversion of cartilage into bone, that begins during fetal life and results in dwarfism
[C20: New Latin; see a-1, chondro-, -plasia]
achondroplastic adj
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a•chon•dro•pla•sia
(eɪˌkɒn drəˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə)n.
a defect of fetal bone development, resulting in a type of dwarfism characterized by a large head and short limbs.
a•chon`dro•plas′tic (-ˈplæs tɪk) adj.
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achondroplasia
An inherited condition resulting in short stature. There is defective cartilage growth and defective ability to form bones.
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| Noun | 1. |  achondroplasia - an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfismcongenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder - a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
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Achondroplasie
achondroplasie
a·chon·dro·pla·si·a
[MIM*100800 *134934]n. acondroplasia, deformidad ósea de nacimiento; enanismo.
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