Image: |hehehe Achondroplasia is a type of autosomal dominant genetic disorder that's a common cause of dwarfism. Achondroplastic dwarfs have short stature, with an average adult height of 131 cm (4 feet 3.8 inches) for males and 123 cm (4 feet 0.6 inches) for females. The prevalence is approximately 1 in 25,000. Causes Achondroplasia is a result of an autosomal dominant mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor gene 3, which causes an abnormality of cartilage formation. FGFR3 normall… (More on Achondroplasia)