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Definition of Achondroplasia
1. Noun. An inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism.
Exact synonyms: Achondroplasty, Chondrodystrophy, Osteosclerosis Congenita
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder
Derivative terms: Achondroplastic
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder
Derivative terms: Achondroplastic
Definition of Achondroplasia
1. Noun. (teratology) A genetic disorder, the most common form of short limb dwarfism. ¹
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Definition of Achondroplasia
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Medical Definition of Achondroplasia
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