dwarfism

[dwawr-fiz-uhm]

noun

1. the condition of having abnormally small physical stature resulting from a medical or genetic condition, as achondroplasia or some other disease that produces disproportion or deformation of features and limbs.

dwarfism

/ ˈdwɔːfɪzəm /

noun

1. the condition of being a dwarf

dwarfism

1. Abnormally short stature, usually caused by a hereditary disorder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dwarfism¹

First recorded in 1860–65; dwarf + -ism

Example Sentences

Spain's Ministry of Social Rights has asked the country's prosecutor's office to investigate Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal after he reportedly hired people with dwarfism to perform at his 18th birthday party.

From BBC

Together with her husband, Ms Davis co-founded the charity Little People UK in 2012 to help individuals with dwarfism and their families.

From BBC

Disney used computer-generated characters in the remake to "avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film", but some other actors with dwarfism were concerned this decision would prevent them from getting work in the future.

From BBC

"There really is nothing wrong casting someone with dwarfism as a dwarf in any given opportunity," he said.

From BBC

The actor, an integral part of many blockbuster franchises, including “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” helms Little People UK, which supports people with dwarfism like himself.

From Los Angeles Times