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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That column was seen by the Ruderman Family Foundation, who reached out to Woodburn, a performer with dwarfism who has served as a member and leader of the Screen Actors Guild’s Performers With Disabilities Committee.
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Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
An actor with dwarfism is not pleased with Hugh Grant's casting as an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Wonka movie.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 26 July 2023
According to the couple, sleep tests are recommended for people with dwarfism to ensure their sleep isn't obstructed.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Woodburn is also a celebrated activist and advocate for people with dwarfism and disabilities within the entertainment industry and at large.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Much of the show has focused on family heads — and now exes — Matt and Amy as well as their son Zach, all of whom have dwarfism.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Natalia, who has a rare form of dwarfism, and the Barnetts remained in the spotlight during ongoing legal battles after the parents had Natalia's age legally changed and left her in a rented apartment while the rest of the family moved out of the country.
—USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
Natalia has a form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, giving her a small frame that left her true age a mystery without medical testing.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2024
There is a phenomenon in wildlife biology known as insular (or island) dwarfism, which is when a population of larger animals evolves to grow smaller because of limits on their range or resources.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2024
Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
An actor with dwarfism is not pleased with Hugh Grant's casting as an Oompa Loompa in the upcoming Wonka movie.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 26 July 2023
According to the couple, sleep tests are recommended for people with dwarfism to ensure their sleep isn't obstructed.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Woodburn is also a celebrated activist and advocate for people with dwarfism and disabilities within the entertainment industry and at large.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Much of the show has focused on family heads — and now exes — Matt and Amy as well as their son Zach, all of whom have dwarfism.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Natalia, who has a rare form of dwarfism, and the Barnetts remained in the spotlight during ongoing legal battles after the parents had Natalia's age legally changed and left her in a rented apartment while the rest of the family moved out of the country.
—USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
Natalia has a form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, giving her a small frame that left her true age a mystery without medical testing.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2024
There is a phenomenon in wildlife biology known as insular (or island) dwarfism, which is when a population of larger animals evolves to grow smaller because of limits on their range or resources.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2024
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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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