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Giantism vs Dwarfism - What's the difference?

giantism | dwarfism |

As nouns the difference between giantism and dwarfism

is that giantism is the state or quality of being a giant while dwarfism is the condition of being a dwarf.

giantism

English

Noun

(head)
  • the state or quality of being a giant
  • gigantism
    • English words suffixed with -ism

    dwarfism

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The condition of being a dwarf.
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    • Studies of disproportionate dwarfisms in animals have revealed the importance of core proteins an sulfation in the development of cartilage.