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achondroplasia /əˌkɒndrə(ʊ)ˈpleɪzɪə / /eɪˌkɒndrə(ʊ)ˈpleɪzɪə/noun [mass noun]A hereditary condition in which the growth of long bones by ossification of cartilage is retarded, resulting in very short limbs and sometimes a face which is small in relation to the skull.This phenomenon has been described in osteogenesis imperfecta, achondroplasia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy....- Since achondroplasia affects mainly cartilaginous bones (arms and legs), the sitting height is normal while the standing height is short.
- The 10-year-old is a huge sports fan and passionate Manchester City supporter but has been unable to compete in out-of-school contests in the past because of hereditary growth disorder achondroplasia.
Derivativesachondroplasic adjective ...- He is a achondroplasic dwarf and has a dislocated vertebra in his neck.
- The need for rotational skills and control was emphasised by the problem for one swimmer, an achondroplasic.
- The achondroplasic dwarfism or achondroplasy is the most common form of dwarfism with an approximate incidence of 1.5 for each 10,000 live newborns.
achondroplastic /əˌkɒndrə(ʊ)ˈplastɪk/ /eɪˌkɒndrə(ʊ)ˈplastɪk/ adjective ...- In contrast to achondroplastic dwarfs, hypopituitary dwarfs often suffer from underlying metabolic health problems.
- He is also part of a group studying the problems of achondroplastic children and has particular interest in cervico-medullary compression and its treatment.
- The select committee came up with the scenario of an achondroplastic couple using preimplantation genetic diagnosis to select a child who shared their condition.
OriginLate 19th century: from a-1 'without' + Greek khondros 'cartilage' + plasis 'moulding' + -ia1. |