dwarfism
noun
dwarf·ism
ˈdwȯr-ˌfi-zəm 
: a condition of stunted growth
especially
: a condition (such as achondroplasia) of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature
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The Hulu series is a dramatization of the real-life events of Kristine (Ellen Pompeo) and Michael Barnett (Mark Duplass), the couple who adopted Natalia, a Ukrainian orphan with a rare and severe form of dwarfism.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Imogen Faith Reid, who also has a form of dwarfism, brings a crushing sense of vulnerability, as Natalia physically struggles more and more, barely able to turn the tap on the bathtub, let alone live independently as an adult.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia, a Ukrainian orphan with a rare form of dwarfism, in 2010.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The choice was criticized by many actors with dwarfism, including actress Ali Chapman.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Imogen Faith Reid, who also has a form of dwarfism, brings a crushing sense of vulnerability, as Natalia physically struggles more and more, barely able to turn the tap on the bathtub, let alone live independently as an adult.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia, a Ukrainian orphan with a rare form of dwarfism, in 2010.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The choice was criticized by many actors with dwarfism, including actress Ali Chapman.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Dwarfism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwarfism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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dwarfism
noun
dwarf·ism
ˈdwȯr-ˌfiz-əm
: a condition of stunted growth
especially
: a condition (as achondroplasia) marked by unusually small size or short stature
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