nanism
nanism · nanisms
Unusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormalityUnusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormality.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Unusually small size, as the result of a developmental abnormality.
More definitions
- a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
Origin
From nano- + -ism.From nano- + -ism.
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Forms
plural: nanismsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature:dwarfism
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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