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    Dwarfism is a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 147 centimetres (4 ft 10 in), regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is 120 centimetres (4 ft). Disproportionate dwarfism is … See more

    A defining characteristic of dwarfism is an adult height less than 2.3% of the CDC standard growth charts. There is a wide range of physical … See more

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    Dwarfism can result from many medical conditions, each with its own separate symptoms and causes. Extreme shortness in humans with … See more

    Many types of dwarfism are currently impossible to prevent because they are genetically caused. Genetic conditions that cause dwarfism may be identified with genetic testing, … See more

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    The appropriate term for describing a person of particularly short stature (or with the genetic condition achondroplasia) has developed … See more

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    Dwarfism is often diagnosed in childhood on the basis of visible symptoms. A physical examination can usually suffice to diagnose certain … See more

    Genetic mutations of most forms of dwarfism caused by bone dysplasia cannot be altered yet, so therapeutic interventions are typically aimed at preventing or … See more

     
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