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Although in common usage, the terms are considered synomynous, dwarfism is a recognised medical condition. Midget is a term which is considered somewhat offensive as it has no medical definition.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoNothing. People Just Tend To Use Different Terms That Mean The Same Thing.
No they don't mean the same thing - dwarfism is a genetic condition and the proportions of the body are 'uneven' whereas midget is a term used to describe someone of small stature ( usually as a derogatory term)
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Who is taller a dwarf or a midget?
They have the same height, which is less than 147 cm (4' 10"). The difference is that a dwarf has disproportion of body parts, while a midget is normally proportioned.
What causes dwarf or midget size?
the chromosomes
What is Twigget the midget's birth name?
birth name of twidget the midget
What is the birth name of Midget Farrelly?
Midget Farrelly's birth name is Bernard Farrelly.
What is the official size of a midget?
i believe that anyone shorter than 4ft 7ins is classified as a midget!
What is the difference to a dwarf people and to a midget person?
i think a midget is bigger than a dwarf
Who is taller a dwarf or a midget?
They have the same height, which is less than 147 cm (4' 10"). The difference is that a dwarf has disproportion of body parts, while a midget is normally proportioned.
Short people are called what?
You would call a short man a "Midget" or a "Dwarf".
Do dwarf sharks have teeth?
your a dwarf you midget.
Which is smaller a dwarf or a midget?
They are just synonyms. They mean the exact same thing. So there is no difference in height.
What is smaller a dwarf or a midget?
'Dwarf' and 'midget' are synonyms used to describe someone whose body is unusually small. Both are generally considered a derogatory way to refer to people of that size, though that may vary from region to region and from individual to individual. There is no implied size difference between the two terms.
The difference between a dwarf and a midget?
My search showed this info: The dwarf is a medical term for the person with an extremely short height of less than 147 cm ... Midget is a slang word used for a short person that suffers from proportionate dwarfism. Dwarfs suffer from disproportionality of body parts. Midgets only are short in height with all rest body parts in normal form.
Is a midget bigger than a dwarf?
No
Which is bigger a midget or a dwarf?
A dwarf is taller. They are also stronger and smarter.
What is a short person called?
dwarf or midget
What causes dwarf or midget size?
the chromosomes
What is the difference between a dwarf hamster and a Chinese dwarf hamster?
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