NANISM

dwarfism, nanism

(noun) a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

nanism (plural nanisms)

(biology, medicine) Unusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormality.

Synonyms

• dwarfism

• microsomia

Source: Wiktionary

Na"nism, n. [Gr. + -ism: cf. F. nanisme.]

Definition: The condition of being abnormally small in stature; dwarfishness; -- opposed to gigantism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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