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. 1966 Jun 17;152(3729):1635-7.
doi: 10.1126/science.152.3729.1635.

Growth-hormone deficiency in man: an isolated, recessively inherited defect

D L Rimoin, T J Merimee, V A Mc Kusick

Growth-hormone deficiency in man: an isolated, recessively inherited defect

D L Rimoin et al. Science. .

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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