Psychosocial dwarfism is characterized by infants who are below the fifth percentile in weight and often in height.

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Psychosocial dwarfism, also known as psychosocial short stature, is primarily characterized by growth retardation or failure, often in both height and weight, due to severe emotional deprivation or stress. The condition specifically relates to growth issues rather than just being below a certain percentile in weight or height.

Psychosocial Dwarfism Is Characterized by Infants Who Are Below the Fifth