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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Among the controversies were Zegler’s critical comments about the 1937 original tale, divisive political social media posts and Disney’s decision to make the seven dwarfs CGI characters after actor Peter Dinklage criticized the idea of using actors born with dwarfism playing the roles.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The version of events alleged by the Barnetts, driven mainly by Pompeo’s Kristine, was that Grace, who has a rare and severe form of dwarfism known as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, was a threat to their family and lied about her age.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
The show revisits the true story of the Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism adopted by an American couple, who later accused her of being an adult posing as a child.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Natalia is living in upstate New York with Nicole and Vince who also have a form of dwarfism.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The version of events alleged by the Barnetts, driven mainly by Pompeo’s Kristine, was that Grace, who has a rare and severe form of dwarfism known as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, was a threat to their family and lied about her age.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
The show revisits the true story of the Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism adopted by an American couple, who later accused her of being an adult posing as a child.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Natalia is living in upstate New York with Nicole and Vince who also have a form of dwarfism.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Dwarfism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwarfism. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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