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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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Who named achondroplasia?
Pierre Maroteaux
If a couple with normal phenotypes get married and have a child then what is the chance that the child will develope achondroplasia?
People with achondroplasia can be born to parents who don't have the condition. This is the result of a new mutations. New gene mutations leading to achondroplasia are associated with the paternal age effect (over 35 years old). Studies have demonstrated that new gene mutations for achondroplasia are exclusively inherited from the father and occur during spermatogenesis.
Which language did the word microscope originate from?
Latin
Where did the word sepsis originate?
Sepsis (from greek Σήψις, sepsis, "rot")
What type of point mutation is dwarfism?
One type of dwarfism that is a point mutation is achondroplasia.
Where did the name achondroplasia originate from?
It come from the greek meaning of "without cartilage formation"
How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?
There are no medications for achondroplasia
How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
Is there a cure for achondroplasia?
No
Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?
Yes ,we are looking for a cure for achondroplasia. Please help! Amita
What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?
Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).
Where does the word thank you originate?
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Does the word bolshy originate from the bolsheviks?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
What is the name of the gene for Achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene.
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]
