Glossary for Achondroplasia

• Chondrodystrophy: The abnormal development of cartilage which affects bone growth. The long bones of the body tend to be affected the most and results in short limbs.
• Cognitive impairment: General loss of mental or cognitive ability
• Dwarfism: Short stature. There are several types of dwarfism: acromelic (short hand and foot bones), mesomelic (short forearm and lower leg bones) and rhizomelic (short upper arm and leg bones).
• Frontal bossing:
• Genu varum: The presence of bowed legs - knees are apart and ankles are together while standing. Causes of the anomaly include certain intrauterine positions, rickets and various bone disorders.
• Head symptoms: Symptoms affecting the head or brain
• Kyphosis: Outward curvature of the spine at the back causing hunching or Dowager's hump
• Prominent forehead: An enlarged or prominent forehead (brow) of the head.
• Short stature: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by short stature and metabolic abnormality.
• Spine symptoms: Symptoms affecting the spine
• Squint: Eyes not moving together properly

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