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achondroplasia [¦ā‚kän·drə′plāzh·ē·ə] (medicine) A hereditary deforming disease of the skeletal system, inherited in humans as an autosomal dominant trait and characterized by insufficient growth of the long bones, resulting in reduced length. Also known as chondrodystrophy fetalis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One benefit of the new data on FGFR3, says Francomano, is that she
can offer prenatal testing to couples who are both achondroplasic. |
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