Concept information
Preferred term
Dwarfism
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Nanism
Scope note
- 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.
In other languages
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Finnish
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kääpiökasvuisuus
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mikrosomatia
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mikrosomia
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nanismi
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nanismus
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pienikasvuisuus
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Swedish
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Dvärgväxt
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Nanism
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004392
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