dwarfism
noun
dwarf·ism
ˈdwȯr-ˌfi-zəm 
: a condition of stunted growth
especially
: a condition (such as achondroplasia) of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature
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One, named Romito 2, a male adolescent with a form of dwarfism, probably had a deeper voice, fine facial hair, and could father children.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
It’s already generated some controversy Particularly amongst members of the dwarfism community.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
So not having a band of dwarves — played by actors with dwarfism — wasn’t to avoid any potential offense?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 July 2024
For island mammals and birds, lower metabolism likely works in concert with other island-syndrome features—including gigantism and dwarfism in mammals, and flightlessness in some birds—to predispose species to extinction, Rozzi says.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 12 July 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
It’s already generated some controversy Particularly amongst members of the dwarfism community.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
So not having a band of dwarves — played by actors with dwarfism — wasn’t to avoid any potential offense?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 July 2024
For island mammals and birds, lower metabolism likely works in concert with other island-syndrome features—including gigantism and dwarfism in mammals, and flightlessness in some birds—to predispose species to extinction, Rozzi says.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 12 July 2024
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dwarfism
noun
dwarf·ism
ˈdwȯr-ˌfiz-əm
: a condition of stunted growth
especially
: a condition (as achondroplasia) marked by unusually small size or short stature
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