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单词 dwarfism
释义

dwarfism

noun

dwarf·​ism ˈdwȯr-ˌfi-zəm How to pronounce dwarfism (audio)
: a condition of stunted growth
especially : a condition (such as achondroplasia) of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Josiah was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, PEOPLE confirmed. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Josiah was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, PEOPLE confirmed. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Josiah was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, PEOPLE confirmed. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Josiah was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, PEOPLE confirmed. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Josiah was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, PEOPLE confirmed. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 As Little People grapple with their uncertain future, director Julie Wyman confronts her own complicated diagnosis of dwarfism. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 July 2022 As Little People grapple with their uncertain future, director Julie Wyman confronts her own complicated diagnosis of dwarfism. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2022 Josiah was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dwarfism

noun

dwarf·​ism ˈdwȯr-ˌfiz-əm How to pronounce dwarfism (audio)
: a condition of stunted growth
especially : a condition (as achondroplasia) marked by unusually small size or short stature
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