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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dwarfism

/ˈdwɑːfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does dwarfism mean?

noun

A condition of short stature, typically resulting from a medical condition or genetic disorder. Dwarfism can also refer to a fictional or mythical being of short stature.

Example

"The doctor explained that the child's dwarfism was caused by a rare genetic disorder."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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