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Syndromic disorder with short stature

Definition:

Short stature is one of the major components of many dysmorphic syndromes. Growth failure may be due to a wide variety of mechanisms, either related to the growth hormone (GH) or to underlying unknown pathologies. Several underlying genetic causes of these disorders have been identified.

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