dwarf·ism (dwôr f z  m)n. The medical condition of being a dwarf. Also called nanism. |
dwarfism [ˈdwɔːfɪzəm]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) the condition of being a dwarf
| dwarfism (dwôrfzm) Abnormally short stature, usually caused by a hereditary disorder. |
dwarfism
Medicine. the condition of being dwarfed or a dwarf. Also called nanism.
See also: Size
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| Noun | 1. | dwarfism - a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder - a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically pycnodysostosis - a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth |
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