Achondroplastic dwarfism (medical condition): A disorder characterized by problems with bone growth.
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»Introduction: Achondroplasia
»Symptoms of Achondroplasia
Achondroplastic dwarfism: achondroplasia
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Achondroplastic dwarfism: hereditary disturbance of epiphyseal chondroblastic growth, causing inadequate enchondral bone formation and resulting in a peculiar form of dwarfism.
Source: Diseases Database
These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Achondroplastic dwarfism:
Achondroplastic dwarfism is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Achondroplastic dwarfism, or a subtype of Achondroplastic dwarfism,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Achondroplastic dwarfism: Another name for Achondroplasia (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Achondroplasia
»Symptoms of Achondroplasia
Achondroplastic dwarfism: Achondroplastic dwarfism is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:
Some of the symptoms of Achondroplastic dwarfism incude:
See full list of 25 symptoms of Achondroplastic dwarfism (Achondroplasia)
Achondroplasia is a Greek word meaning "without cartilage formation" and is one of the most common causes of dwarfism. The appearance is of short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs and a large head. The characteristic facial features include a prominent forehead and a flattened bridge of the nose. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
These medical disease topics may be related to Achondroplastic dwarfism:
Source: Diseases Database
Source - NIH
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