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I think Dwarfism is mostly due to decreased secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pitutary.

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Human dwarfism is usually the results of a combination of genetic factors and endocrine malfunction. It can also be caused by conditions such as kidney disease.

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Lack of this hormone may cause dwarfism?

The lake of sometotrophin might be caused of dwarfism.


What underactive pituitary organs that can cause retarded growth?

Dwarfism


What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?

Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).


Is dwarfism life threatening?

Most of the time no, but sometimes it can cause disabilities.


Can chronic dwarfism cause danger to your health?

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Can a lack of growth hormones cause dwarfism?

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Is dwarfism x or y linked?

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How do you treat dwarfism?

There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.


What would cause fetal head and stomach to be large and legs to stop growing at 7 months?

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What are facts about dwarfism?

There are no good advantages on dwarfism or gigantism.


How do you tell if you have dwarfism?

You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.


Is Dwarfism a disease?

Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.