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Brachydactyly Short-stature Hypertension Treatment
Short stature refers to any person who is significantly below the average height for a person of the same age and sex.
The term often refers to children or adolescents who are significantly below the average height of their peers.
Alternative Names
Idiopathic short stature; Non-growth hormone deficient short stature
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