English Explanatory Dictionary

achondroplasia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genetic disorder, the most common form of short limb dwarfism.

Pronunciation

/eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ /ə-/ /-ʒ(i)ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-achondroplasia.wav

Word forms

achondroplasia achondroplasias

Etymology

From a- (“not”) + chondro- (“cartilage”) + -plasia (“growth”).

Derived words

achondroplasiaphobia achondroplasic pseudoachondroplasia
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