a·chon·dro·pla·sia ( -k n dr -pl zh , -zh -)n. Improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of congenital dwarfism. a·chon dro·plastic (-pl st k) adj. |
achondroplasia [eɪˌkɒndrəʊˈpleɪzɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) a skeletal disorder, characterized by failure of normal conversion of cartilage into bone, that begins during fetal life and results in dwarfism
[New Latin; see a-1, chondro-, -plasia]
achondroplastic [eɪˌkɒndrəʊˈplæstɪk] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  achondroplasia - an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfismcongenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder - a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
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