Achondroplasia Synonyms

ā-kŏn'drō-plā'zhə

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Synonyms for Achondroplasia

achondroplasty
an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism
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osteosclerosis congenita
an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism
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chondrodystrophy
Any of several disorders that affect the development of the cartilage of the long bones, involving especially the region of the epiphysial plates, and result in arrested growth of the long bones.
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  • Scenario 2 The patientâs story Clinicianâs response Mrs C is concerned about her son who has achondroplasia.

  • In some cases physical development may be disproportionate, as in achondroplasia, but in others the parts of the body develop proportionately.

  • Of these, Achondroplasia is the most common, affecting about 80 percent of all little people.

  • An individual with achondroplasia has disproportionate short stature.

  • The four most common causes of dwarfism in children are achondroplasia, Turner syndrome, inadequate pituitary function (pituitary dwarfism), and lack of emotional or physical nurturance.

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