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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for "Laron-type" isolated somatotropin defect
  1. ... hormone receptor deficiency Laron dwarfism Laron-type dwarfism Laron-type isolated somatotropin defect Laron-type pituitary dwarfism Laron-type short stature ...
  2. ... 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 ...
  3. ... 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 ...
  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 ...
  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 ...