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I am a 21 year old female. i am only 4'8. both my mom and grandma are short. my mom being my size and my grandma 4'10. are we actual dwarfs?
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Depends: If you look at one definition, this term is reserved for those whose short stature is due to an unusual condition.This could be lack of growth hormone, a genetic syndrome, the result of chronic kidney disease, etc. If so you are just short. Some use the term quite loosely to describe those at the short end of the normal population. I consider you just short.
Answered 1/21/2015
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