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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i want to know the difference between dawrf and midget

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The terms " Midget " and "Dwarf" both apply to an individual who has a growth disability where he/she is 4 feet 10 inches or shorter. There is no difference between " Midget " and "Dwarf". Midget was used as a medical term awhile back but has now became derogatory therefore the word "Dwarf" has been the preferred medical term.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol funny question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I can assure you that they are two different terms with different meanings. A dwarf is a person of unusually small stature, especially one whose bodily proportions are abnormal. A midget is specifically a person of unusually small size who is physically well-proportioned. Midget is sometimes used offensively to refer to a very small person.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A midget is more heat resistant than a dwarf. No lie.

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