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What is skeletal dysplasia and what are the symptoms?

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Dwarfism: Skeletal dysplasia is any of more than 200 conditions that result in the abnormal size and shape of bones and consequent disproportionately short stature, commonly called "dwarfism.".

Answered 9/29/2016

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Let me help: Dwarfism is a commonly used term for disproportionately short stature, although a more medically appropriate term for this disorder is skeletal dysplasia.Read more below. Thanks.

Answered 10/3/2016

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