| 词汇 | achondroplasia |
| 释义 | achondroplasia noun[ U ] medical specializeduk /əˌkɒn.drəˈpleɪ.zi.ə/ us /əˌkɑːn.drəˈpleɪ.ʒə/ a medical condition in which cartilage(= strong tissue) develops into bone more slowly than normal, which can result in someone having arms and legs that are shorter or a different shape than usual: Jo was born with achondroplasia, the most common genetic condition that results in dwarfism. People with achondroplasia have a relatively long trunk and shortened upper parts of their arms and legs. She was born with achondroplasia, severely restricting the growth of her limbs. Achondroplasia results from a decrease in the proliferation of cartilage in the growth plate, and results in dwarfism. Achondroplasia is often caused by a genetic anomaly. Problems with bones, joints & teeth acromegaly ankylosed ankylosis anti-plaque anti-rachitic caries carpal tunnel syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome fissure gap-toothed gouty growing pains herniated disc kyphosis tartar tennis elbow TMD TMJ trigger finger water on the knee See alsodwarfism |
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