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Definition of Dwarfishness
1. Noun. Smallness of stature.
Definition of Dwarfishness
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Medical Definition of Dwarfishness
1. A condition which results from the insufficient production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Dwarfism is characterised by abnormally short stature with normal body proportions occurring in childhood. Symptoms include slowed growth, short stature, delayed sexual development in the adolescent, headaches, excessive urination and excessive thirst. (27 Sep 1997)