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{{about|the medical condition|the legendary creature|dwarf|[[insular dwarfism]] and other uses|Dwarf (disambiguation)}}
{{DiseaseDisorder infobox |
 Name = Dwarfism |                  
 ICD10 = |
 ICD9 = {{ICD9|253.3}}, {{ICD9|259.4}} |
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* Social prejudice against extreme shortness may reduce social and marital opportunities. {{seealso|heightism}}
* Numerous studies have demonstrated reduced employment opportunities. Severe shortness is associated with lower income.
* [[Self-esteem]] may be reduced and family relationships affected
* Extreme shortness (in the low 2&ndash;3 foot [60&ndash;90&nbsp;cm] range) can interfere with ordinary activities of daily living, like driving or even using countertops built for taller people.
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*Difficult to find nice clothes that fit

==Treatment and support==
As the genetic defects of most forms of dwarfism due to bone dysplasia cannot be corrected, therapeutic interventions are typically aimed at (1) preventing or reducing pain or physical disability, (2) increasing adult height, or (3) mitigating psychosocial stresses and enhancing social adaptation.  

Pain and disability may be ameliorated by physical therapy, by braces or other orthotic devices, or by surgical procedures.

(contracted; show full)[[ja:小人症]]
[[no:Dvergvekst]]
[[pl:Karłowatość]]
[[pt:Nanismo]]
[[ru:Карлик]]
[[fi:Lyhytkasvuisuus]]
[[sv:Dvärgväxt]]
[[zh:侏儒症]]