achondroplasia
/eɪˌkɑːndrəˈpleɪʒə/
noun
- A genetic disorder that affects bone growth, causing short stature and disproportionately short arms and legs.
- The doctor explained that achondroplasia is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene.
- Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism.
- People with achondroplasia often have normal intelligence and lead full lives.
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