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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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How do you tell if you have dwarfism?

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What are facts about dwarfism?

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Is Dwarfism a disease?

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