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ateleiosis

ateleiosis

9.9
Slow physical growth leaving the body small while intelligence stays normal
  • noun
  • /ˌætəˈliːoʊɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ateleiosis
  • The doctor diagnosed the child with ateleiosis due to her stunted growth and normal cognitive abilities.

Examples

  • Despite his ateleiosis, he excelled academically throughout his school years.

  • The doctor explained that ateleiosis can occur despite normal intelligence.

  • Research into ateleiosis has contributed to our understanding of growth hormone deficiencies.

  • Many children with ateleiosis show no signs of cognitive impairment.

  • The doctor diagnosed the child with ateleiosis because her physical development was delayed while her cognitive abilities were normal.

  • Despite having ateleiosis, the boy performed well in his studies, demonstrating his intact intelligence.

  • Research into ateleiosis has helped identify the link between physical growth and cognitive development in affected children.

Synonyms

ateliosis
vsateleiosis
  • Specialized
9.9

A condition causing very small body size and childlike features with normal intelligence

emphasizes infantilism as the diagnostic label rather than visible childlike traits

Surface Forms

ateleiosis singular
ateleioses plural

Morphology

ateleiosis = teleiosis (opaque) = a + teleio + sis

The medical term is formed by adding the privative prefix a- to teleiosis, so the local morphological relation is straightforward.

Etymology

Ateleiosis comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'not' and teleios meaning 'complete' or 'mature'. So it literally means 'not complete', which helps you remember it describes physical underdevelopment while the mind or intelligence stays normal.