In most countries the 12-hour clock is used in speech alongside the 24-hour clock. The 12-hour clock in speech often uses phrases such as in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, and at night. Outside of English-speaking countries, the terms a.m. and p.m. are seldom used and often unknown.
Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet (122 cm). Many different medical conditions cause dwarfism. In general, the disorders are divided into two broad categories:
As a result, two individuals with Dwarfism can have a child who grows to their natural height. Two short people on the other hand are much more likely to have short children. Dwarfism in the United States is sometimes defined as an individual who is less then 4 feet 10 inches in height. Dwarfism has been known to occur because of over 200 separate conditions.