Dwarfism

Pronunciation: /ˈdwɔːrfɪzəm/

Dwarfism (noun)

  1. A condition where a person grows much more slowly than usual, resulting in an unusually short adult height.
  2. A group of conditions, often caused by genes, that affect normal body growth and development.

Examples

  • Dwarfism can affect a person's height and body proportions.
  • Many people learn about dwarfism through health education.