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    ### Instruction:
    What is (are) Meier-Gorlin syndrome ?
    ### Response:
    Meier-Gorlin syndrome is a condition primarily characterized by short stature. It is considered a form of primordial dwarfism because the growth problems begin before birth (intrauterine growth retardation). After birth, affected individuals continue to grow at a slow rate.
    