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What is the definition or description of: dwarfism?
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Dwarfism: It occurs when an individual person or animal is short in stature resulting from a medical condition caused by abnormal (slow or delayed) growth. In humans, dwarfism is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 inches (58 inches or 147.32cm).
Answered 9/11/2013
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