Levi-Lorrain dwarf

Definitions of Levi-Lorrain dwarf
  1. noun
    a dwarf whose condition is caused by a deficiency of growth hormones, rather than by genetic factors (as in the case of the achondroplastic dwarf)
    synonyms: hypophysial dwarf, pituitary dwarf
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    type of:
    dwarf, midget, nanus
    a person who is markedly small
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