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dwarfism

DEFINITIONS OF: dwarfism

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n a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

Synonyms:
nanism
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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