Pediatric Endocrinology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
secular trend
Long-term population-wide changes in growth patterns and pubertal timing over generations.
Turner syndrome
Chromosomal condition affecting females, characterized by short stature and absent or delayed puberty.
vanishing twin syndrome
Phenomenon where one fetus in a multiple pregnancy is lost early in gestation, potentially affecting endocrine developme...
virilization
Development of male secondary sexual characteristics in females due to excess androgen exposure.
water deprivation test
Diagnostic test that restricts fluid intake to assess urine concentrating ability and diagnose diabetes insipidus.