Achondroplasia is:
A)a surgical puncture into a joint.
B)the socket into which the head of the femur fits.
C)inflammation of the joints.
D)a defect of cartilage formation at the epiphyses.

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Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth and results in dwarfism. It is caused by a defect in the cartilage formation at the epiphyses (the ends of long bones). This leads to shortened and often bowed limbs, as well as a relatively larger head and torso.

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