der Minderwuchs
Translation
dwarfism, stunted growth
Examples
Minderwuchs kann verschiedene Ursachen haben.
Dwarfism can have various causes.
Die Pflanze zeigt einen deutlichen Minderwuchs.
The plant shows significant stunted growth.
Grammar Patterns
as a subject Dwarfism is a medical condition. Minderwuchs ist eine Erkrankung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kleinwuchs, Nanismus; Antonyms: Riesenwuchs, Gigantismus
Etymology
Composed of 'minder' (less) + 'Wuchs' (growth). Literally 'less growth'.
Memory Tips
Think 'minor growth'. 'Minder' is like 'minor' and 'Wuchs' means growth.