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chondrodystrophy是什么意思,chondrodystrophy翻译
Chondrodystrophy: Understanding the Condition
Chondrodystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that affect the development and growth of bones and cartilage in the body. It is a rare condition that can lead to a variety of skeletal deformities and complications. The condition is characterized by abnormalities in the formation and growth of cartilage, which can result in dwarfism, skeletal deformities, and other related symptoms.
There are several different types of chondrodystrophy, each with its own set of symptoms and causes. The most common type is Achondroplasia, which is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene. This mutation leads to increased signaling in the bone and cartilage cells, which causes the bones to grow abnormally and results in a form of dwarfism. Other types of chondrodystrophy include thanatophoric dysplasia, diastrophic dysplasia, and Klippel