- Achondroplasia is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner but is the result of spontaneous mutation in about 80% of cases affecting the FGFR3 gene (chromosome 4).
- Defect of cartilage proliferation and endochondral ossification, resulting in impaired bone growth, particularly long bones.
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