Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a condition that causes very short limbs and sometimes relatively smaller face as compared to the normal-sized skull.

It is a hereditary condition. Ossification of cartilage hampers the proper growth of long bones, which are sometimes altogether retarded.

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Achromatic, Achromatism, Achyut, Achyut Ghatak, Achyutagraj