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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While the official description does not mention it, the show is inspired by Natalia Grace, a young girl with a rare form of dwarfism, who was adopted in 2010 by Kristine and Michael Barnett.
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
In a trailer released Wednesday, her wish comes true when an adoption center calls about Natalia Grace, a young girl with dwarfism.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
After Wife's Death In December 2022, Davis also opened up to PEOPLE about the heartbreaking loss of their firstborn nine days after birth due to complications from the dwarfism genes inherited from both his parents.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Little People, Big World — which focuses on the Roloff family as Matt, his ex-wife Amy Roloff, and their son Zach Roloff all have dwarfism — finished airing their 25th season in April 2024.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
In a trailer released Wednesday, her wish comes true when an adoption center calls about Natalia Grace, a young girl with dwarfism.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
After Wife's Death In December 2022, Davis also opened up to PEOPLE about the heartbreaking loss of their firstborn nine days after birth due to complications from the dwarfism genes inherited from both his parents.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Little People, Big World — which focuses on the Roloff family as Matt, his ex-wife Amy Roloff, and their son Zach Roloff all have dwarfism — finished airing their 25th season in April 2024.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Dwarfism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwarfism. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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