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dwarfism

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dwarf·ism  (dwôrfzm)
n.
The medical condition of being a dwarf. Also called nanism.
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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Noun1.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


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