the condition of being of having unusually short stature
dwarfism in American English
(ˈdwɔrfɪzəm)
noun
Medicine
the condition of having unusually short stature
Word origin
[1860–65; dwarf + -ism]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: big brother, institutionalism, jumping jack, pop-up, prep-ism is a suffix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it was used to form action nounsfrom verbs (baptism). On this model, -ism is used as a productive suffix in the formation of nouns denoting action or practice,state or condition, principles, doctrines, a usage or characteristic, devotion oradherence, etc. (criticism; barbarism; Darwinism; despotism; plagiarism; realism; witticism; intellectualism)
Examples of 'dwarfism' in a sentence
dwarfism
The same word kept poppingup: 'achondroplasia', a form of dwarfism.
The Sun (2017)
His system is a blend of several martial arts tailored for people with dwarfism.
The Sun (2014)
A warm show dealing with the day-to-day lives of three families affected by dwarfism.
The Sun (2013)
Aged two, she weighs just 8lb due to primordial dwarfism.
The Sun (2010)
Following three young people with dwarfism, with the focus on normal everyday challenges.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Nobody in this programme, however, treats dwarfism as anything other than entirely natural.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Insular dwarfism is where animals on islands become smaller because of restricted food resources.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Dwarfism is a generally accepted word for a medical condition.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Paralympic swimmer who has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism.