Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?
A) dwarfism
B) congenital hypothyroidism
C) acromegaly
D) gigantism
A) dwarfism
Dwarfism is characterized by being abnormally short in height. Congenital
hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormones that may result in arrested physical and mental
development. Acromegaly is an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities. Gigantism
is being abnormally tall.
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