NCIt definition : An autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutation(s) in the FGFR3 gene, encoding fibroblast
growth factor receptor 3. The condition is characterized by inappropriate cartilage
growth plate differentiation and deficient endochondral growth, manifest clinically
with severe rhizomelic short stature, short limbs, characteristic facies with frontal
bossing and midface hypoplasia.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutation(s) in the FGFR3 gene, encoding
fibroblast growth factor receptor 3. The condition results in inappropriate cartilage
growth plate differentiation and deficient endochondral growth, and manifests clinically
with severe rhizomelic short stature.;