Growth-hormone deficiency in man: an isolated, recessively inherited defect.
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.
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001120:Arginine / Q000494:pharmacology; D001724:Birth Weight; D001827:Body Height; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D013006:Growth Hormone; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007328:Insulin / Q000494:pharmacology; D007774:Lactation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010901:Pituitary Function Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000378:metabolism
D007328:Insulin; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013006:Growth Hormone; D001120:Arginine