Achondroplasia
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In Greek, Achondroplasia means "without cartilage formation"
It causes amazing flexibility and rigidity
Average Height for Males: 51.8 inches (4'3'')
Average Height for Females: 49.6 inches (4'1'')
People diagnosed with Achondroplasia are just as normal as others, but just a little bit shorter than the rest