dwarfism (redirected from achondroplastic dwarfism)

dwarf·ism  (dwôrfzm)

n.

A pathological condition of arrested growth having various causes. Also called nanism.

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dwarfism  (dwôrfzm)

Abnormally short stature, usually caused by a hereditary disorder.

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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 nanism 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