Short Stature
Definition
Short stature is refers to any person who is significantly below the average height -- specifically, the shortest 5% -- for a person of the same age and sex. The term may refer to children or adolescents who are significantly below the average height of their peers.
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Overview & Considerations
Short stature is not necessarily a symptom or sign. Two relatively short but healthy parents may have an entirely healthy child who is in the shortest 5%.
On the other hand, short stature may be a symptom caused by a medical condition and, as many of these conditions are treatable, should be evaluated by a health care provider.
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