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