nanism

1. Among the popularization of 11 varie-ties of Cotoneaster growing in Shanghai area, 6 varieties of Cotoneaster are the nanism foliolar strain with extreme ornamental value.
   在上海推广的11种栒子中，有6种是观赏价值较高的小叶系矮生种。

noun

1. a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature

   Synonym:    dwarfism