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  1. Dwarfism - Wikipedia

    In men and women, the sole requirement for being considered a dwarf is having an adult height under 147 cm (4 ft 10 in) and it is almost always sub-classified with respect to the underlying …

  2. DWARF Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DWARF is a person of unusually small stature; especially : a person whose height does not exceed 4' 10' and is typically less than 4' 5'. How to use dwarf in a sentence.

  3. Dwarf vs Midget - Difference and Comparison | Diffen

    Any adult human below the height of 4'10" (147 cm) is considered a dwarf. With reference to legends or folklore, a dwarf is considered a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man, who …

  4. DWARF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    The new skyscraper will dwarf all those near it. This new crisis may well dwarf most that have gone before.

  5. Dwarfism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 7, 2024 · Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Stature is the height of a person in a standing position. Dwarfism generally is defined as an adult height …

  6. dwarf - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 16, 2025 · For a non-mythological dwarf (people with dwarfism, small plants, animals, planets, stars etc.), dwarfs has remained the preferred plural form. The use of dwarf to describe people …

  7. DWARF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    The word dwarf can refer to someone whose body parts are not in proportion, whereas midget referred to an extremely small person having normal physical proportions.

  8. Dwarfism: Types, Causes, Treatments, and More - WebMD

    Mar 14, 2025 · There are two main categories of dwarfism – disproportionate and proportionate. Disproportionate dwarfism is marked by an average-size torso and shorter arms and legs or a …

  9. Dwarf Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    DWARF meaning: 1 : a creature that looks like a small man and that often lives underground and has magical powers; 2 : a person who is much smaller than most people because of a medical …

  10. The Genetics Behind Common Dwarfism Types - Verywell Health

    Oct 6, 2025 · Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism and affects about one in every 25,000 to 30,000 newborns. Dwarfism is often caused by a change in specific genes …