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Nanism vs. Dwarfism — What's the Difference?

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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