Synonyms of hypophysial dwarf

Noun


1. pituitary dwarf, hypophysial dwarf, Levi-Lorrain dwarf, dwarf, midget, nanus

usage: a dwarf whose condition is caused by a deficiency of growth hormones, rather than by genetic factors (as in the case of the achondroplastic dwarf)

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