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Nanism

Nanism Meaning & Definition
Nanism Definition And Meaning

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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