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Dwarfism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Dwarfism : (noun)
1: a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature [syn: nanism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Dwarfism : Dwarfism: Abnormally short stature. Some forms are hereditary. The Little People of America (LPA) define dwarfism as an adult height of 148 cm (4 feet 10 inches) or less. Also known as
nanism . Dwarfism is now more correctly called short stature.
See also specific types, such as Thanatophoric dwarfism .
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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