final adult height
Predicted or achieved maximum height at completion of growth, used to assess treatment outcomes.
Full Definition
The ultimate height achieved when linear growth ceases, typically by late adolescence when epiphyses fuse. In pediatric endocrinology, final adult height prediction is crucial for treatment decisions, particularly in growth hormone deficiency, constitutional delay, and precocious puberty. Predictions are made using bone age assessments, growth velocity data, and standardized prediction methods such as the Bayley-Pinneau tables. Actual final adult height is used to evaluate the success of interventions and counsel families about realistic expectations for growth outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish between predicted and achieved final adult height in documentation.
In Context
- "The patient's final adult height of 165 cm was within 3 cm of the predicted target height." — Treatment outcome report
- "Bone age assessment suggests a final adult height prediction of 158 cm without intervention." — Growth projection