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Pediatric Endocrinology Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

secular trend

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Long-term population-wide changes in growth patterns and pubertal timing over generations.

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Turner syndrome

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Chromosomal condition affecting females, characterized by short stature and absent or delayed puberty.

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vanishing twin syndrome

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Phenomenon where one fetus in a multiple pregnancy is lost early in gestation, potentially affecting endocrine developme...

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virilization

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Development of male secondary sexual characteristics in females due to excess androgen exposure.

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water deprivation test

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Diagnostic test that restricts fluid intake to assess urine concentrating ability and diagnose diabetes insipidus.

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