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Published on Dec 17, 2015
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1.
DWARFISM
BY JORDAN BELL & ALEXA SOWINSKI
2.
DESCRIPTION
Abnormally low stature
Small size
Results from a genetic or medical condition
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Andreas.
3.
CAUSES
Achondroplasia
Turner syndrome
Groth hormone deficiency
Deficiencies in other hormones
Poor nutrition
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David Jackmanson
4.
MORE CAUSES
Causes of some disorders are unknown
Random genetic mutation in egg or sperm
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XcBiker
5.
SYPTOMS
Average size trunk
Short arms and legs
Short fingers
Limited movement at elbows
Short neck
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Ben Grey
6.
MORE SYPTOMS
Broad,round neck
Vision and hearing problems
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blair_25
7.
DETECTION
Measurements
Appearance
Genetic tests
Family history
Hormone tests
8.
TREATMENTS
Tracheotomy
Surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids
Surgery to widen spinal canal
Back brace
Physical therapy
9.
FACTS
Usually no taller than 4'10"
80% are born to average sized parents
The word "midget" is considered highly offensive
Alexa Sowinski
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