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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Growth hormone insensitivity syndrome
  1. Laron syndrome 
    ... one parent with the condition. GH-R deficiency Growth hormone insensitivity syndrome Growth hormone receptor defect Growth hormone receptor deficiency ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/laron-syndrome - Genetics
  2. GHR gene 
    ... the GHR gene have been found to cause Laron syndrome, a rare form of short stature that is ... condition, including obesity.Studies suggest that people with Laron syndrome have a significantly reduced risk of cancer and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ghr - Genetics
  3. IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... reduced muscle mass. GH insensitivity, also known as Laron syndrome . This is a rare genetic disorder in which ... MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Laron syndrome; [updated 2024 Feb; cited 2024 May 24]; [about ... from: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6859/laron-syndrome National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../igf-1-insulin-like-growth-factor-1-test - Medical Tests
  4. Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine)  
    People with dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They are usually of normal intelligence. Dwarfism most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dwarfism.html - Health Topics
  5. Growth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Does your child seem much shorter - or much taller - than other kids his or her age? It could be normal. Some children may be small for their age but still be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/growthdisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Androgen insensitivity syndrome 
    ... called mutations) in the AR gene cause androgen insensitivity syndrome. This ... such as regulating hair growth and sex drive. Variants in the AR gene ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../androgen-insensitivity-syndrome - Genetics
  7. AR gene 
    ... allow the body to respond appropriately to these hormones. The receptors are ... insensitivity syndrome, a condition that affects sexual development before birth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ar - Genetics
  8. Androgenetic alopecia 
    ... hair loss, particularly in men, is related to hormones called androgens, specifically an ... pattern hair loss in complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. Br J Dermatol. 2010 May;162(5): ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/androgenetic-alopecia - Genetics