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Noun: nanism  'ney,ni-zum
  1. A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
    - dwarfism

Derived forms: nanisms

Type of: genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder

Encyclopedia: Nanism