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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Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, Good American Family is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Based on the disturbing real-life case of Natalia Grace, the series stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, a couple who adopt a six-year-old Ukrainian girl with a rare form of dwarfism, Natalia Grace (Imogen Faith Reid).
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The show dramatizes the real story the Barnett family adopting Natalia Grace, a child with dwarfism, in 2010.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
In addition to his résumé as an actor, Barty was an advocate for others with dwarfism and founded the Little People of America organization and the Billy Barty Foundation.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Based on the disturbing real-life case of Natalia Grace, the series stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, a couple who adopt a six-year-old Ukrainian girl with a rare form of dwarfism, Natalia Grace (Imogen Faith Reid).
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The show dramatizes the real story the Barnett family adopting Natalia Grace, a child with dwarfism, in 2010.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
In addition to his résumé as an actor, Barty was an advocate for others with dwarfism and founded the Little People of America organization and the Billy Barty Foundation.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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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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