| achondroplasia | <paediatrics> A birth deformity characterised by imperfect bone formation. It results in dwarfs with normal-sized heads but short arms and legs. Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form (27 Sep 1997) |
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| avian achondroplasia | <veterinary> An achondroplasia seen in several breeds of domestic chickens. Inheritance: autosomal dominant. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bovine achondroplasia | A calf with a short muzzle and brachycephalic skull, usually resulting from chondrodystrophy; associated with this condition are shortened limbs and anomalies of the vertebral centra; it often results in respiratory and feeding difficulties, and is sometimes fatal. Synonym: bovine achondroplasia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| homozygous achondroplasia | A severe achondroplasia affecting progeny of two achondroplastic parents; usually fatal in the first year of life. (05 Mar 2000) |