Psychogenic dwarfism overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Psychogenic dwarfism, also known as Psychosocial dwarfism, Psychosocial short stature or Stress dwarfism is a growth disorder that is observed between the ages of 2 and 15, caused by extreme emotional deprivation or stress.

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