chondrodystrophy

Thân thiện

A doctor explains the genetic basis of chondrodystrophy to new parents.

Definition

Noun: A genetic disorder of skeletal development that begins before birth, characterized by the abnormal conversion of cartilage into bone, leading to significantly short stature (dwarfism). It is also known as achondroplasia.

Usage

This is a specialized medical term. It is used in clinical, genetic, and academic contexts to describe a specific congenital condition. * The diagnosis confirmed that the infant's short limbs were due to chondrodystrophy. * Chondrodystrophy affects the growth of long bones in the arms and legs.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used interchangeably with achondroplasia, which is the most common form of chondrodystrophy.
• It can be modified to specify types, e.g., .

Variants and Related Words

• Achondroplasia (n): The most frequent cause of dwarfism, characterized by short limbs, a normal-sized torso, and specific facial features. It is a type of chondrodystrophy.
• Chondrodystrophic (adj): Relating to or affected by chondrodystrophy.
  • The study focused on chondrodystrophic phenotypes.

Synonyms

• Achondroplasia
• Dwarfism (specifically referring to the skeletal type caused by this disorder)

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific meaning in medical terminology and does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• achondroplasia
• achondroplasty
• osteosclerosis congenita