Dwarfism (noun)

A medical condition that results in an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or less.

Origin:

The word dwarfism comes from the old english word "dweorg" which means "dwarf" and it refers to a medical condition that results in an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or less.

Examples:

1. Dwarfism is caused by a variety of genetic and medical conditions.
2. People with dwarfism often have proportionately shorter limbs.
3. Dwarfism can be caused by a lack of growth hormone.
4. Dwarfism is a condition that affects both males and females.
5. Dwarfism is not a disease but a medical condition.