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achondroplasia [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Type of chondrodystrophy resulting in dwarfism apparent at birth, with disproportionately short extremities, relatively large head, depressed nasal bridge, stubby trident hands, and thoracolumbar kyphosis; due to disordered endochondral ossification of the ends of the long bones; autosomal dominant, with most cases due to fresh mutation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Variété d'ostéochondrodysplasie entraînant un nanisme micromélique sévère reconnu dès la naissance, se transmettant de façon autosomique dominante avec taux de mutations élevé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 2 2004-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Medicine
DEF

A form of dwarfish due to disease affecting the long bones of the limps before birth.

OBS

It is noticed in some calves of certain breeds of cattle such as the Dexter, and in some breeds of dogs, and in lambs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine vétérinaire
DEF

Anomalie congénitale caractérisée par une ossification anormale au niveau des cartilages de conjugaison et entraînant un raccourcissement des membres et de la face.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicina veterinaria
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