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"Dwarf" just means that the person is short and that their height is caused by a medical condition. However, there are many different medical conditions that can cause dwarfism. If children lack enough Human Growth Hormone, they may be dwarfs but that doesn't cause unusual body proportions. Certain genetic conditions can cause lack of growth of the long bones of the body, resulting in dwarfs that have short legs and arms relative to their torso. If a person is 4' 8" but they are just short, without any specific medical cause, then they are not a dwarf. However a person who is 4' 9" due to a genetic disorder is a dwarf.
Many people prefer the term "little person" to "dwarf". "Dwarf" may be seen as inflammatory in some contexts.
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What is the other name of 134340?
The dwarf planet Pluto.The dwarf planet Pluto.The dwarf planet Pluto.The dwarf planet Pluto.
Why would a white dwarf become a red dwarf?
A white dwarf could not become a red dwarf. A white dwarf is a remnant of a dead star. A red dwarf is a star with a very low mass.
What is Pluto the dwarf planet an example of?
Pluto the dwarf planet is an example of of a dwarf planet.
Is Pluto a white dwarf star?
Pluto is not a white dwarf star, it is just a dwarf planet.
What is a cooled white dwarf star that is extremely dense?
A cooled white dwarf is a black dwarf. I think you are thinking of a neutron star which has nothing to do with a white dwarf.
Is Mims a dwarf?
no, he is 5'2 short for a guy but not a dwarf.
Short people are called what?
You would call a short man a "Midget" or a "Dwarf".
What is a short person called?
dwarf or midget
Are Russian dwarf hamsters long haired?
No, all Russian Dwarf Hamsters are short-haired.
Is tameka cottle a dwarf?
No , She is Just short
Is there such a hamster called a long haired dwarf hamster?
All Dwarf hamster are short-haired. The Russian Dwarf, Winter White, Chinese Dwarf, Roborovski's dwarf, etc. The long-haired hamsters are Syrians.
Is Danny DeVito a Dwarf?
Yes he's short
What is the use of dwarf iris?
Dwarf iris are short so they are best in the rock garden but florists use them in arrangements.
What is the medical term meaning dwarf?
NANUS dwarf [dwôrf] Etymology: AS, dweorge 1 n, also called nanus. an abnormally short, undersized person, especially one whose body parts are not proportional. Kinds of dwarfs include achondroplastic dwarf, asexual dwarf, ateliotic dwarf, Brissaud's dwarf, cretin dwarf, diastrophic dwarf, nanocephalic dwarf, phocomelic dwarf, pituitary dwarf, primordial dwarf, rachitic dwarf, renal dwarf, Russell dwarf, sexual dwarf, Silver dwarf, and thanatophoric dwarf.
Is Dani Harmer a dwarf?
No she is just a bit short :D
What is the name for a dwarf?
Little People is the nicest way to refer them, but they will understand if you called them short or Dwarf. But little person is better. :-)
Are hamster tails short or long?
They have short tails that hide in their fur.
