Ateleiosis (Noun)
Meaning
A form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but normal intelligence.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rare condition of ateleiosis was diagnosed in the young girl, who despite being 12 years old, had the physical appearance of a 6-year-old.
- Researchers studied the case of ateleiosis in a 10-year-old boy who had normal cognitive abilities but was significantly shorter and lighter than his peers.
- The doctor explained to the parents that their child's ateleiosis was a result of a genetic mutation that affected growth hormone production.
- The child with ateleiosis was able to learn and adapt normally, but required special accommodations due to her physical limitations.
- Ateleiosis is often misdiagnosed as dwarfism or other growth disorders, but it is a distinct condition that requires a comprehensive treatment plan.