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Achondroplasia
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Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder characterized by dwarfism, specifically short stature due to the abnormal development of cartilage, which leads to disproportionately short limbs. It is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 (fibroblast growth factor receptor 3) gene, located on chromosome 4. This mutation results in the activation of the FGFR3 gene, which negatively affects cartilage formation and bone growth, particularly in the long bones. The disorder follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, meaning that
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