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DWARFISM

\dwˈɔːfɪzəm], \dwˈɔːfɪzəm], \d_w_ˈɔː_f_ɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of DWARFISM

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The condition of being undersized as a result of premature arrest of skeletal growth. It may be caused by insufficient secretion of growth hormone (DWARFISM, PITUITARY).

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Dwarfishness.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Dwarfishness.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

An abnormally short stature in man in which the height falls below 1 meter and 25 centimeters.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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