What Is Rhizo Disease?

The official scientific description is as follows: RCDP

RCDP
Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata is a rare developmental brain disorder characterized by systemic shortening of the proximal bones (i.e. rhizomelia), seizures, recurrent respiratory tract infections and congenital cataracts. The affected individuals have low levels of plasmalogens.
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is an autosomal recessive form of chondrodysplasia punctata characterized by defective plasmalogen biosynthesis and impaired peroxisomes. Patients have shortened proximal limbs and severely disturbed endochondrial bone formation.

What is a Rhizo?

Rhizo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “root.” It is often used in scientific terms, including in botany, zoology, and medicine. Rhizo- comes from the Greek rhíza, meaning “root.”

What causes Chondrodysplasia Punctata?

Because the disorder is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, it is typically fully expressed only in males. X-linked recessive chondrodysplasia punctata is caused by deletions or genetic changes in the ARSL gene which eliminate the function of the gene.

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