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Achondroplasia is characterized by abnormal bone growth that results in short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs, a large head, and characteristic facial features with frontal bossing and mid-face hypoplasia.

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Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that results in abnormal bone growth, short stature and short limbs.

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Achondroplasia dwarfism is a mutation in the human body. People with this condition have a short stature and is caused by a change in the gene receptors.

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