Nanism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nanism is a noun meaning (biology, medicine) Unusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormality.
Meaning
(biology, medicine) Unusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormality.
Example Sentences
In this gene, other mutations can cause a kind of nanism that is lethal during the first weeks of life.
Word Forms
- nanisms
Synonyms for nanism
Depending on context, synonyms include dwarfism, microsomia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dwarfism, nanomelia, microsomia, micronism, miniaturism, micropsy.
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