achondroplasty
/eɪˌkɑndrəˈplæsti/
noun
- A genetic disorder that causes dwarfism due to abnormal bone growth, especially in the arms and legs.
- The doctor explained that achondroplasty results from a mutation in the FGFR3 gene.
- People with achondroplasty often have normal intelligence and lifespan.
- Achondroplasty is the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism.