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What is the gene or chromosome that causes dwarfism?
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Genes on chromosomes: the knowledge of the osteochondrodystrophies causing dwarfism has in some cases reached the molecular level. There are dozens of different kinds. Some are much better elucidated than others. In some, therapy has become available.
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