Definition

A medical condition where a person or animal has a much shorter height than average due to various causes.

Example

Dwarfism can affect a person's health and development in many ways.

Conversation

I was reading about dwarfism and how it affects people's lives.

Oh really? I didn't know much about it before.

Yeah, it seems like there are so many different causes of dwarfism.

That's interesting! It's important to understand these conditions better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dwarfism → It is formed from "dwarf" (from Old English "dweorg", meaning a being of small stature) and "-ism" (a suffix used to denote a condition or state). The word "dwarfism" refers to the condition of being a dwarf or having a significantly shorter stature than average.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for a small being ('dwarf') combined with the suffix that indicates a condition ('-ism'). This helps you remember that dwarfism is the condition of being a dwarf.

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