Choose the statement the correctly describes the condition achondroplasia.
A)A genetic disease in which bones are abnormally porous and weak
B)The breakdown of muscle releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream
C)A congenital condition in which an extremity is lacking bones
D)A genetic condition in which leads to a form of dwarfism
E)A condition that results in short stature as a result of malnutrition during pregnancy

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Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that leads to a specific form of dwarfism, characterized by short stature, disproportionately short limbs, and a large head with a flattened bridge of the nose.

Choose the Statement the Correctly Describes the Condition Achondroplasia