Dwarfism Flashcards
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Dwarfism
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An unusually or abnormally low stature or small size.
2
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Skeletal Dysplasias
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Dysplasia means abnormal growth.
3
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Achondroplasia
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A growth condition that results in very short limbs
4
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Genetic mutation
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A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
5
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Hydrocephalus
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The accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid inside the skull, results in head enlargement.
6
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Lumbar lordosis
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A backward curve in the lower spine
7
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Nerve compression
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The nerves in the lower back are squashed.
8
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Bowed legs
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The legs start straight but begin to bow under the child’s weight.
9
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Narrow foramen magnum
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A smaller than normal opening amps the entrance of the skull.
10
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Surgery
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To relieve pressure on the nervous system
