Definition of "achondroplasia" []

• Improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of congenital dwarfism. (noun)

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• "Breeds of dog with very short legs, like basset hounds and dachshunds, acquired them in a single step with the genetic mutation called achondroplasia, a classic example of a large mutation that would be unlikely to survive in nature."
• "She has grown less than 1 centimeter 0.4 inch in the last two years, Guinness said in a statement, and will grow no more due to a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia."
• "Ms Amge has a condition called achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and is not expected to grow further."