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Definition of Dwarfism
1. Noun. A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature.
Exact synonyms: Nanism
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Pycnodysostosis
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Pycnodysostosis
Definition of Dwarfism
1. a condition of stunted growth [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dwarfism
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dwarfism
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