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There are an estimated 200 types of dwarfism. The one most well known is called achondroplasia, in which the person is of short stature and their head is somewhat larger than it should be for their body size. Please see the related link below for more information.
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What is the scientific name for midget?
The term "midget" is considered outdated and offensive. The preferred term in scientific contexts is "dwarfism," referring to individuals with medical conditions that lead to shorter stature.
What are the possible genotypes for dwarfism?
There are many types of dwarfism. Acondroplastic dwarfism is a dominant trait. Living individuals are heterozygous for the trait as a homozygous dominant individuals have substantial skeletal anomalies that result in death in infancy.
Can Achondroplasia affect a person's lifespan?
No. Although types of dwarfism, and their severity and complications, vary from person to person, in general a child's life span is not affected by dwarfism. (:
Is dwarfism x or y linked?
it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism
How do you treat dwarfism?
There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.
What is the genotype for 'dwarfism'?
There are many types of dwarfism. If D is the autosomal dominant gene for acondroplasia a Dd heterozyote will be an acondroplastic dwarf. The homozygous DD individual dies shortly after birth due to considerable skeletal anomalies.
What are facts about dwarfism?
There are no good advantages on dwarfism or gigantism.
How do you tell if you have dwarfism?
You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.
Is Dwarfism a disease?
Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.
Are all midgets bow legged?
yess... they are the same as people but on a much much much smaller scale they are like dwarfs-----ish
What are the frequency statistics of dwarfism?
One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism. One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism.
How does a person inherit dwarfism?
Dwarfism is caused by a deficiency of growth hormone
