Dwarfism

A genetic or pathological condition that is characterized by short stature and undersize. Abnormal skeletal growth usually results in an adult who is significantly below the average height.

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Tree Number(s): C05.116.099.343, C16.320.240, C19.297

MeSH Unique ID: D004392

Entry Terms:

• Nanism

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Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Dwarfism
Achondroplasia
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
Cockayne Syndrome
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Dwarfism, Pituitary
Laron Syndrome
Mulibrey Nanism
Weill-Marchesani Syndrome

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Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Dwarfism
Achondroplasia
Thanatophoric Dysplasia
Cockayne Syndrome
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Laron Syndrome
Mulibrey Nanism
Silver-Russell Syndrome

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Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Dwarfism
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Dwarfism, Pituitary
Laron Syndrome