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Growth-hormone deficiency in man: an isolated, recessively inherited defect |
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| Authors: | D L Rimoin T J Merimee V A Mc Kusick |
| Abstract: | A deficiency of human growth hormone not associated with other pituitary deficiencies was observed in midgets with sexual ateliosis, a form of dwarfism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Body proportions, sexual development, birth weight, and postpartum lactation are normal in this syndrome. |
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