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What is the medical term for the condition in which too little growth hormone is produced?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Growth hormone deficiency: Growth hormone deficiency is seen in children who present with abnormally short height / stature. It is very treatable. Also called: Panhypopituitarism; Pituitary dwarfism; Recombinant human GH (rhGH); Acquired growth hormone deficiency; Congenital growth hormone deficiency; Somatropin. Adults can acquire GHD due to damage to the pituitary gland from brain tumor, surgery, infection, or radiation.

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Answered 12/26/2015

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