Nanism (Noun)

Meaning

A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Dwarfism

Hypernyms

• Inherited Disorder
• Hereditary Disease
• Inherited Disease
• Genetic Disease
• Genetic Abnormality
• Genetic Defect
• Congenital Disease
• Hereditary Condition

Hyponyms

• Pycnodysostosis