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Definition of Nanism
1. Noun. A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature.
Exact synonyms: Dwarfism
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 Nanism
1. n. The condition of being abnormally small in stature; dwarfishness; -- opposed to gigantism.
Definition of Nanism
1. abnormal smallness [n -S]
Medical Definition of Nanism
1. Once known as dwarfism, this condition is now correctly called short stature. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nanism
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