Psychosocial short stature (PSS) is a growth disorder that is observed between the ages of 2 and 15, caused by extreme emotional deprivation or stress...

Short stature refers to a height of a human which is below typical. Whether a person is considered short depends on the context. Because of the lack of...

Idiopathic short stature (ISS) refers to extreme short stature that does not have a diagnostic explanation (idiopathic designates a condition that is...

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Sandberg, David E.; Linda D. Voss (September 2002). "The psychosocial consequences of short stature: a review of the evidence". Best Practice & Research Clinical...

a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than...

adults with achondroplasia may also experience psychosocial complications, usually associated with short stature. Pregnancy in women with achondroplasia is...

characterize one's socioeconomic status as a consequence of stature, where shorter stature can attract discrimination that affects many factors, among...

among those affected. Often, a short and webbed neck, low-set ears, low hairline at the back of the neck, short stature, and swollen hands and feet are...

Additionally, healthcare providers recommend treatment for psychosocial issues related to short stature and other physical deformities for both affected individuals...