dwarfism

Definitions


[ˈdwɔːfɪz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in medical or technical contexts) the condition of being of unusually short stature or small size, especially on account of a genetic or medical condition such as achondroplasia


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Origin:
early 19th century: from dwarf + -ism




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