1 in 40,000 live births are dwarfs.
It is characterized by an abnormality in the
conversion of cartilage into bone.
About 80 percent of cases result from new
genetic mutations rather than being transferred
from the parent.
Achondroplasia is the most common form of
dwarfism.
Limbs are extremely short but the torso is
normal.
The head is significantly larger but the
intelligence and life span of an average
Achondroplasiac is the same as that of an
average normal sized person.
Teeth are often crowded or misaligned.
Prominent forehead.
(Example)
A
a
Example
a
Aa
Carrier
aa
Achondroplasiac
a
Aa
Carrier
aa
Achondroplasiac
At the moment, there are no cures for
Achondroplasia or dwarfism.
BY: Jake and Mateo
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