Meaning of NANISM
| Pronunciation: | | 'neynizum
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[n] a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature |
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NANISM is a 6 letter word that starts with N. |
| | Synonyms: | | dwarfism |
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| | See Also: | | congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, pycnodysostosis | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Na"nism\, n. [Gr. ? + -ism: cf. F. nanisme.]
The condition of being abnormally small in stature;
dwarfishness; -- opposed to {gigantism}.
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