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Achondroplasia
Our Achondroplasia Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Achondroplasia Achondroplasia: The most common form of short stature with disproportionately short limbs -- dwarfism with short arms and legs…
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- Cornea The clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. Although the cornea is clear…
- Tonometry Tonometry: A standard eye test that determines the fluid pressure inside the eye. Increased pressure is a…
- Ball-and-socket joint A ball-and-socket joint is one in which the round end of a bone fits into the cavity of another bone. The hip…
- Magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic resonance imaging: A special radiology technique designed to image internal structures of the body…
- Leptomeninges The two innermost layers of tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. The two layers are called the…
- Peak-flow meter This hand-held device measures air flow (how fast air is blown out of the lungs). Patients can use peak-flow…
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