English noun: nanism | |||
1. | nanism (state) a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature | ||
Synonyms | dwarfism | ||
Broader (hypernym) | congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | pycnodysostosis | ||