An inherited disorder of bone growth that causes the most common type of dwarfism .
Achondroplasia is an inherited disorder of bone growth.
It is one of the group of disorders that are collectively called chondrodystrophies. Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Find related articles on Achondroplasia . The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.