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ACHONDROPLASTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does achondroplastic mean?
• ACHONDROPLASTIC (adjective)
The adjective ACHONDROPLASTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to achondroplasia
Familiarity information: ACHONDROPLASTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to achondroplasia
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
achondroplasia (an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism)
Derivation:
achondroplasia (an inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism)
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