 Dwarfism
"Dwarfism" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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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D004392
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C05.116.099.343 C16.320.240 C19.297
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| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Dwarfism" by people in Profiles.
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Kantaputra P, Tanpaiboon P, Porntaveetus T, Ohazama A, Sharpe P, Rauch A, Hussadaloy A, Thiel CT. The smallest teeth in the world are caused by mutations in the PCNT gene. Am J Med Genet A. 2011 Jun; 155A(6):1398-403.
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Tanna N, Preciado DA, Biran N. The otolaryngologic features of Sanjad-Sakati syndrome. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Jul; 135(7):714-5.
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Oh AK, Workman LA, Wong GB. Clinical correlation of chromosome 22q11.2 fluorescent in situ hybridization analysis and velocardiofacial syndrome. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2007 Jan; 44(1):62-6.
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Kantaputra PN, Tanpaiboon P, Unachak K, Praphanphoj V. Microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism with severe microdontia and skin anomalies: confirmation of a new syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2004 Oct 01; 130A(2):181-90.
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Chatoor I, Egan J. Nonorganic failure to thrive and dwarfism due to food refusal: a separation disorder. J Am Acad Child Psychiatry. 1983 May; 22(3):294-301.
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