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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Achondrogenesis
  1. Achondrogenesis 
    Achondrogenesis is a group of severe disorders that affect cartilage and bone development. These conditions are characterized by a small body, short limbs, and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/achondrogenesis - Genetics
  2. Achondrogenesis 
    Achondrogenesis is a rare type of growth hormone deficiency in which there is a defect in the ... Achondrogenesis is inherited, which means it is passed down through families. Some types are known to be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001247.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hypochondrogenesis 
    ... disorder that similarly affects bone development. Hypochondrogenesis and achondrogenesis, type 2 (a similar skeletal disorder) together affect ... do not live long enough to have children. Achondrogenesis type II/hypochondrogenesis Genetic Testing Registry: Achondrogenesis type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hypochondrogenesis - Genetics
  4. SLC26A2 gene 
    ... have been found to cause a form of achondrogenesis known as type 1B or the Parenti-Fraccaro ... problems result from these abnormalities, and infants with achondrogenesis usually die before or soon after birth.Two ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/slc26a2 - Genetics
  5. TRIP11 gene 
    ... have been found to cause a form of achondrogenesis known as type 1A or the Houston-Harris ... problems result from these abnormalities, and infants with achondrogenesis usually die before or soon after birth.The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/trip11 - Genetics
  6. COL2A1 gene 
    ... have been found to cause a form of achondrogenesis known as type 2 or the Langer-Saldino ... abnormalities cause serious health problems, and infants with achondrogenesis usually die before or soon after birth.The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/col2a1 - Genetics
  7. Connective Tissue Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/connectivetissuedisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine)  
    People with dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They are usually of normal intelligence. Dwarfism most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dwarfism.html - Health Topics