achondroplasia
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noun \ˌā-ˌkän-drə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə\Definition of ACHONDROPLASIA
: a genetic disorder disturbing normal growth of cartilage, resulting in a form of dwarfism characterized by a usually normal torso and shortened limbs, and usually inherited as an autosomal dominant trait
— achon·dro·plas·tic \-ˈplas-tik\ adjective
Origin of ACHONDROPLASIA
New Latin, from a- + chondr- + -plasia
First Known Use: 1881
achon·dro·pla·sia
noun \ˌā-ˌkän-drə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ACHONDROPLASIA
: a genetic disorder disturbing normal growth of cartilage, resulting in a form of dwarfism characterized by a usually normal torso and shortened limbs, and usually inherited as an autosomal dominant—compare ateliosis
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