Bone Pathology Achondroplasia Achondroplasia literally means without chondrocyte growth. A-chondro-plasia. Achondroplasia is characterized by decreased cartilage proliferation in the development plate. Achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is related to an autosomal dominant (AD) activating mutation in…
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