Found 2 items, similar to nanism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: nanism nanism n : a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature [syn: dwarfism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Nanism Nanism \Na"nism\ (n[=a]"n[i^]z'm; n[a^]n"[i^]z'm), n. [Gr. na^nos + -ism: cf. F. nanisme.] The condition of being abnormally small in stature; dwarfism; dwarfishness; -- opposed to gigantism. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]