a·te·li·o·sis ( -t  l-  s s, -t l-)n. Incomplete development of the body or any of its parts, as in infantilism and dwarfism. Also called atelia. a·te li·otic (- tk) adj. |
ateliosis
[ətē′lē·ō′sis]
Etymology: Gk, ateles, incomplete, osis, condition
a form of dwarfism caused by the absence or destruction of eosinophil cells of the adenohypophysis. The person may appear childlike and have poorly developed muscles.
ateliosis
1. a condition characterized by failure to develop completely.
2. hypophyseal infantalism.
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