Ateliosis
Ateliosis
Ateliosis (pronounced: at-uh-lee-oh-sis) is a medical term that refers to the lack of normal growth or development in an organism. This term is often used in the field of medicine and biology to describe a condition where an individual or organism does not reach its full growth potential.
Etymology
The term Ateliosis is derived from the Greek words "atelēs" meaning incomplete and "osis" indicating a condition or state. Thus, Ateliosis literally translates to a state of incompleteness.
Related Terms
- Dwarfism: A condition characterized by short stature, often due to a genetic disorder or deficiency in certain hormones.
- Growth hormone deficiency: A medical condition where the body does not produce enough growth hormone, leading to stunted growth and development.
- Hypopituitarism: A condition where the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of one or more of its hormones, which can result in stunted growth and development.
- Turner Syndrome: A genetic disorder that affects development in females, often resulting in short stature and lack of sexual development at puberty.
See Also
- Endocrinology: The branch of medicine that deals with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ateliosis
- Wikipedia's article - Ateliosis
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