A dwarf is a person of short stature - under 4' 10 as an adult. More than 200 different conditions can cause dwarfism. A single type, called achondroplasia, causes about 70 percent of all dwarfism. Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that affects about 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 40,000 people. It makes your arms and legs short in comparison to your head and trunk.
Definition of NAPHTHALENE. : a crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon C10H8 usually obtained by distillation of coal tar and used especially in organic synthesis.See naphthalene defined for kids. a crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon C10H8 usually obtained by distillation of coal tar and used especially in organic synthesis. See naphthalene defined for kids.
A: Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to reduce pain and inflammation in a variety of conditions, including arthritis and gout. Naproxen and other NSAIDs can be irritating to the stomach, causing inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine.