Dwarfism

He says my dwarfism is a hindrance and that I should concentrate on my skool work. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He was born with achondroplasia, the most common condition that results in dwarfism, and was the only member of his family who was not of average height. ❋ T. Rees Shapiro (2010)

As it happens, psychogenic dwarfism is a medical condition whose sufferers tend to be extraodinarily small and underdeveloped for their age, a condition brought on by circumstances of extreme abuse and maltreatment. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He added that while this standard textbook version of stressed dwarfism is rare, there is nevertheless "major league psychopathology" throughout society, retarding human growth. ❋ Unknown (2006)

His dwarfism is a disability only in how other people see him, and possibly in how a lifetime of this has shaped his character. ❋ Kay Olson (2006)

DON VANCE, LEVY FAMILY FRIEND: Well, I think that Gary Condit was probably born with a very severe form of dwarfism, that is moral dwarfism. ❋ Unknown (2001)

She put Egg and me together, where Franny and Lilly had been, and she gave Lilly my old room and Egg's adjoining room — as if, illogically, Lilly's so-called dwarfism needed to be accommodated not only with privacy but with a large space. ❋ Irving, John, 1942- (1981)

Short stature below three standard deviations from the mean in individuals without a medical condition such as dwarfism, growth hormone deficiency etc., is considered constitutional short stature. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The infinitesimally small number of people who are true, biological hermaphrodites and the nearly as small number of people whose genotype does not match their phenotype should be treated with compassion, but in such a way that encourages them to fit into normal society -- just as other people with unusual challenges such as dwarfism and gigantism do. ❋ Zoe Brain (2008)

One piece of disturbing news, apparently the young son was found with needle marks in his arm, and investigators do believe perhaps that Chris Benoit was giving his son who suffered from some kind of dwarfism human growth hormone. ❋ Unknown (2007)

One piece of disturbing news apparently the young son was found with needle marks in his arm and investigators do believe perhaps that Chris Benoit was giving his son who suffered from some kind of dwarfism human growth hormone. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Well, I'm guessing they do have something for the kids, but they were talking about how the health insurance agencies see "dwarfism" as a preexisting condition and will not cover health issues associated with dwarfism. ❋ Badbadzoot (2006)

Many, such as dwarfism, are conspicuous but others, for example congenital heart defects, are hidden. ❋ Unknown (2001)

There is no evidence of "dwarfism," stunting, or loss of reproductive performance, and it appears to hold notable promise as microlivestock for developing countries. ❋ Unknown (1991)

I don't think you can contract 'dwarfism' or 'gigantism'. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Doctors did tests for obvious things that might account for Kain's failure to grow, such as dwarfism, but they were ruled out," explains Aron, 30. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But after dozens of interviews, none of the businesses extended offers to Mr. Miller, who stood about 41/2 feet tall He was born with a form of dwarfism. ❋ T. Rees Shapiro (2010)

Michel Petrucciani was a gifted jazz pianist who also dealt with dwarfism and bones so fragile he would sometimes break his collarbone and fingers and the like while performing. ❋ Michael Giltz (2011)