Results for: Dwarfism
In Geometry

What is dwarfism?

Dwarfism occurs when an individual person or animal is short in stature. It is caused by slow or delayed growth and resulting from malnutrition or a hormonal abnormality. It c… (MORE)
In Back Neck and Spine

Who discovered dwarfism?

The french pediatrician Pierre Maroteaux (born 1926- ) discovered a genetic link to prenatal micromelic dwarfism (Lamy-Maroteaux Syndrome).  
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In Conditions and Diseases

What are the characteristics of dwarfism?

Dwarfism is a condition in which people experience smaller than  normal growth. Some of the characteristics of dwarfism are limbs  and body parts that are proportionally cor… (MORE)
In Health

Is dwarfism hereditary?

There are two types of dwarfism that are hereditary. Diastrophic  Dysplasia is inherited through a recessive gene while  Achondroplasia is passed on through a dominant gene.… (MORE)
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How is dwarfism diagnosed?

Dwarfism can be diagnosed by X-rays to show a short stature at a later time in pregnancy. Dwarfism's scientific name is Achondroplasia. Another symptom is the box feet on an i… (MORE)
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How can dwarfism be prevented?

This disease has not yet been discovered with a cure, they also haven't proven any cures for it either. It is a disease that just happens naturally
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Where was Dwarfism Discovered?

hahahahaha wow.... uh thats a werid question to ask. it was disvoered in paris at 3:08 PM in the hotel right next to my house. ha yeah.