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dwarf
An abnormally undersized person with disproportion among the bodily parts. See dwarfism. [A.S. dweorh]
- hypophysial d. dwarfism as result of failure of growth hormone production because of hypothalamic or pituitary abnormality. SYN: pituitary d..
- hypothyroid d. dwarfism associated with lack of thyroid function.
- pituitary d. SYN: hypophysial d..

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dwarf 'dwȯ(ə)rf n, pl dwarfs 'dwȯ(ə)rfs also dwarves 'dwȯ(ə)rvz often attrib
1) a person of unusually small stature esp one whose bodily proportions are abnormal
2) an animal much below normal size
dwarf vt to restrict the growth of: stunt

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(dworf) [A.S. dweorh] 1. a person who is unusually short, particularly one of atypical proportions. Called also nanus. 2. an animal or plant that is small in size.

Medical dictionary. 2011.