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Is achondroplasia hereditary

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yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.

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Where does the word achondroplasia originate from?

Achondroplasia comes from the Greek word khondros(meaning "cartilage") and the Greek word plasis (meaning "moulding"). This is a befitting name for the disease as achondroplasia is a hereditary condition where the growth of cartilage in the long bones and skull is stunted, causing the bones to fuse too soon.


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Is there a cure for achondroplasia?

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Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?

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What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?

Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).


Can you get achondroplasia with out having a parent that has it?

Yes People with achondroplasia can be born to parents that do not have the condition. This is the result of a new mutation.[2]


What is the name of the gene for Achondroplasia?

Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene.


How was achondroplasia named?

ByPierre Maroteaux


Who named achondroplasia?

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