Nanism vs. Dwarfism — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Nanism and Dwarfism
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Nanism
See dwarfism.
Dwarfism
Dwarfism occurs when an organism is exceptionally small. In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 147 centimetres (4 ft 10 in), regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is 122 centimetres (4 ft 0 in), although some individuals with dwarfism are slightly taller.
Nanism
Unusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormality.
Dwarfism
The medical condition of being a dwarf.
Nanism
The condition of being abnormally small in stature; dwarfism; dwarfishness; - opposed to gigantism.
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Dwarfism
The condition of being a dwarf animal or plant. In both senses also called nanism.
Nanism
A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
Dwarfism
The condition of being a dwarf person of short stature.
Dwarfism
The quality of being puny or inferior.
Dwarfism
A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
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