achondrogenesis /achon·dro·gen·e·sis/ (ah-kon″dro-jen´ĕ-sis) a hereditary disorder characterized by hypoplasia of bone, resulting in markedly shortened limbs; the head and trunk are normal.
achondrogenesis
a·chon·dro·gen·e·sis ( -k n dr -j n  -ss,  -kn-)n. Dwarfism characterized by various bone aplasias and hypoplasias of the extremities and a short trunk with delayed ossification of the lower spine. |
achondrogenesis
[ākon′drōjen′əsis]
a form of dwarfism characterized by gross limb shortening and hydropic head and trunk. It is transmitted by an autosomal-recessive gene.
achondrogenesis
a hereditary disorder characterized by hypoplasia of bone, resulting in markedly shortened limbs; the head and trunk are normal.
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