Definition of Achondroplasia

1. Noun. An inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism.


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

1. A birth deformity characterised by imperfect bone formation. It results in dwarfs with normal-sized heads but short arms and legs. Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Achondroplasia

achlorophyllous
acholeplasma
acholeplasma laidlawii
acholeplasmataceae
acholia
acholias
acholic
acholous
acholuria
acholuric
acholuric jaundice
achondrite
achondrites
achondritic
achondroplasia (current term)
achondroplasias
achondroplastic
achondroplastic dwarfism
achondroplasty
achoo
achoo syndrome
achor
achordal
achordate
achoresis
achrestic
achrestic anaemia
achroacyte
achroacytosis

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