About The Word Nanism
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Nanism
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What's The Definition Of Nanism?
[n] a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
Synonyms | Synonyms for Nanism: dwarfism Related Terms | Find terms related to Nanism: See Also | congenital disease | genetic abnormality | genetic defect | genetic disease | genetic disorder | hereditary condition | hereditary disease | inherited disease | inherited disorder | pycnodysostosis Nanism In Webster's Dictionary \Na"nism\, n. [Gr. ? + -ism: cf. F. nanisme.]
The condition of being abnormally small in stature;
dwarfishness; -- opposed to {gigantism}.
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