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Meanings of nanism in English

Portuguese
nanismo
Catalan
nanisme

A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature.

nanismo
Synonyms
Examples for "dwarfism"
Examples for "dwarfism"
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Dian Penny has achondroplasia, which is the most common type of dwarfism.
The Guardian
2
In contrast, disruption of CAD in the F5H-overexpressing background results in dwarfism.
Pubmed
3
Simon Minty, who has dwarfism, runs his own training and consultancy company.
The Guardian
4
Speaking against the motion is the actress Kiruna Stamell who has dwarfism.
BBC
5
Some say it was simply a modern human with a form of dwarfism.
BBC
Usage of nanism in English
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Atrophy is partial and special in its operation, nanism is general.
Vegetable Teratology / An Account of the Principal Deviations fr...
Translations for nanism
Portuguese
nanismo
Catalan
nanisme
Nanism through the time