Which is a description of achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is most commonly the result of a genetic anomaly from the fibroblast growth factor receptor- 3 (FGFR3) gene. The gene is responsible for inhibiting osteoblasts, and in individuals with achondroplasia this mutation affects the epiphysial growth plates during development. Achondroplasia: The most common form of short stature with disproportionately short limbs -- dwarfism with short arms and legs. Achondroplasia is caused by mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor-3 gene (FGFR3), which is located on chromosome 4 in chromosome band 4p16.3. Description. While dwarfism is sometimes used to describe achondroplasia, a condition characterized by short stature and disproportionately short arms and legs, it is also used more broadly to refer to a variety of conditions resulting in unusually short stature in both children and adults. While dwarfism is sometimes used to describe achondroplasia, a condition characterized by short stature and disproportionately short arms and legs, it is also used more broadly to refer to a variety of conditions resulting in unusually short stature in both children and adults. 1 Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder of bone growth. 2  Achondroplasia is the cause of the most common type of dwarfism (short-limbed disproportionate dwarfism). 3  Achondroplasia is the most common cause of short stature with disproportionately short limbs. Definition/Description. Achondroplasia is a rare congenital disease which predominantly affects the long bones of the body. Most cases are from an autosomal dominant inherited fibroblast growth factor receptor- 3 (FGFR3) gene which has been mutated. Achondroplasia is a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism. Dwarfism is defined as a condition of short stature as an adult. People with achondroplasia are short in stature with a normal sized torso and short limbs. It is the most common type of disproportionate dwarfism. 1 Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder of bone growth. 2  Achondroplasia is the cause of the most common type of dwarfism (short-limbed disproportionate dwarfism). 3  Achondroplasia is the most common cause of short stature with disproportionately short limbs. 4  The appearance of the person with achondroplasia is characteristic. Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet (122 cm). Many different medical conditions cause dwarfism. Definition. Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet (122 cm).
Dwarfism