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chondrodystrophy, chondrodystrophia (s) (noun); chondrodystrophies, chondrodystrophias (pl)
An inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth where the cartilage is converted into bone resulting in dwarfism: "Adam's chondrodystrophy is characterized by his abnormally short legs and arms; however, his head and body are essentially normal."