nanism

Definitions of nanism
  1. noun
    a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
    synonyms: dwarfism
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    types:
    pycnodysostosis
    a form of dwarfism accompanied by fragile bones and bad teeth
    type of:
    congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder
    a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically
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