The median is the 50th percentile: the point in the data where 50% of the data fall below that point, and 50% fall above it. To calculate the k th percentile (where k is any number between zero and one hundred), do the following steps:
Video: Pituitary Dysfunction: Disorders and Symptoms. The pituitary gland secretes hormones that affect growth, reproductive ability, and water retention. If there is a hypo- or hypersecretion of these hormones, the result can be a number of conditions, including pituitary dwarfism, gigantism, acromegaly, sterility or diabetes insipidus. Human Anatomy & Physiology: Help and Review / Science Courses.
For other uses, see Dwarf. Dwarfism occurs when an organism is short in stature from a medical condition that caused slow growth. In humans, dwarfism is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 inches (58 in; 147 cm). Dwarfism can be caused by more than 300 medical conditions, such that the symptoms of individuals with dwarfism vary greatly.