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Is there a technical and common name of achondroplasia? |
Is there a simple word for achondroplasia and a technical word for it? Achondroplasia is the technical term and the common term 'dwarfism' is sometimes used to describe it. Looks like you've got the technical term already. I don't know of a simple term for it like with initials or anything. It's the most common form of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth and is a type of autosomal dominant genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism. Although achondroplasia literally means "without cartilage formation," the problem is not in forming cartilage but in converting it to bone, particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs. All people with achondroplasia have short stature. The average height of an adult male with achondroplasia is 131 centimeters (4 feet, 4 inches), and the average height for adult females is 124 centimeters (4 feet, 1 inch). Characteristic features of achondroplasia include an average-size trunk, short arms and legs with particularly short upper arms and thighs, limited range of motion at the elbows, and an enlarged head (macrocephaly) with a prominent forehead. Fingers are typically short and the ring finger and middle finger may diverge, giving the hand a three-pronged (trident) appearance. People with achondroplasia are generally of normal intelligence. |
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According to Wikipedia - yes they can. A mutation in the father's sperm can cause it - even if the father does not have it. ...Have you emailed the March of Dimes? They would be able to send you a file in PDF format that you could copy. They are the folks that specialize in providing education about this sort of thing...... First, you need to calm down. You cannot make a decision regarding limb lengthening surgery before your child is even born. You need to focus on accepting and loving your child first and foremost. ... Genetic mutation About 80 per cent of people born with achondroplasia have average-sized parents. This means that the genetic mutation that causes achondroplasia occurs during conception, when the... Down's Syndrome can be found in Asians, I have seen 3 cases. I don't know about achondroplasia in blacks, but I think it may be prevalent in them. Although certain diseases are more com... Unfortunately, it is dominant... "Background: Achondroplasia is a common, nonlethal form of chondrodysplasia. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with complete penetrance. De n... Background: Achondroplasia is a common, nonlethal form of chondrodysplasia. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with complete penetrance. De novo mutations cause 75-80% of cases. The m... It is the most common form of dwarfism. How do people cope with it?? they just do...they are born with it so they adapt as they grow . they may not look the same or do things the same as everyone... |
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