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achondroplasia
noun[ U ]
medical specializeduk /əˌkɒn.drəˈpleɪ.zi.ə/ us /əˌkɑːn.drəˈpleɪ.ʒə/
a medical condition in which cartilage(= strong tissue) develops into bone more slowly than normal, which can result in someone having arms and legs that are shorter or a different shape than usual:
Jo was born with achondroplasia, the most common genetic condition that results in dwarfism.
People with achondroplasia have a relatively long trunk and shortened upper parts of their arms and legs.
She was born with achondroplasia, severely restricting the growth of her limbs.
Achondroplasia results from a decrease in the proliferation of cartilage in the growth plate, and results in dwarfism.
Achondroplasia is often caused by a genetic anomaly.
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acromegaly
ankylosed
ankylosis
anti-plaque
anti-rachitic
caries
carpal tunnel syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
fissure
gap-toothed
gouty
growing pains
herniated disc
kyphosis
tartar
tennis elbow
TMD
TMJ
trigger finger
water on the knee
See also
dwarfism
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