'stunt growth' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe something that hinders the development of something else, for example: "Pollution and soil degradation can stunt the growth of crops."
Previous work has shown that the aos mutant, defective in JA biosynthesis, shows less wound-induced growth inhibition than wild type plants, providing evidence that endogenous JAs stunt growth of wounded plants [28], [29].
These factors stunt growth and create deep social fissures.
They also found the drugs could stunt growth.
They say it will stunt growth and drive off students.
Mistletoe does less damage than other parasites, but can still stunt growth and weaken wood.
A lack of investment will stunt growth, further diminishing the country's ability to service its debt.
"The lack of calcium will stunt growth and excess carbohydrates will make them fat," he said.
Exposure to alcohol during this time can disrupt brain development; lack of iodine may permanently stunt growth.
Anabolic steroids can help build muscles quickly but can also stunt growth, damage kidneys, harden arteries and raise blood pressure.
Chronic use of oral steroids can stunt growth in children and lead to brittle bone disease and high blood pressure.
Dr. Reginald Washington, chairman of the committee on sports medicine and fitness for the American Academy of Pediatrics, said weightlifting, in itself, does not stunt growth.
