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 person with dwarfism who runs a shelter in the Stepney tube station in the movie is inspired by a real person: Mickey Davies.
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
One, named Romito 2, a male adolescent with a form of dwarfism, probably had a deeper voice, fine facial hair, and could father children.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
It’s already generated some controversy Particularly amongst members of the dwarfism community.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
So not having a band of dwarves — played by actors with dwarfism — wasn’t to avoid any potential offense?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 July 2024
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
One, named Romito 2, a male adolescent with a form of dwarfism, probably had a deeper voice, fine facial hair, and could father children.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
It’s already generated some controversy Particularly amongst members of the dwarfism community.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
So not having a band of dwarves — played by actors with dwarfism — wasn’t to avoid any potential offense?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 July 2024
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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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