Dwarfism (UK : /ËdwÉËfÉªsÉm/ ; US : /ËdwÉrfÉªzÉm/) occurs when an individual person or animal is short in stature resulting from a medical condition caused by slow growth. In humans, dwarfism is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 inches (58 in; 147 cm).Dwarfism can be caused by more than 300 distinct medical conditions, such that the symptoms and characteristics of individuals with dwarfism vary greatly.efining dwarfism by height alone is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder. For example, pygmies have adult male heights of less than 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches) on average.
The lingual tonsil becomes enlarged and painful in the presence of inflammation, allergy, or infection. It can also happen as a compensatory mechanism after the patient has undergone tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Normally, the lingual tonsils have a reticular pattern on its surface.
Acute tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils caused by one of several types of bacteria or viruses. Chronic tonsillitis is a persistent infection of the tonsils and can cause tonsil stone formation. Signs and symptoms of tonsil or adenoid infection include: Sore throat; Fever; Bad breath; Difficulty swallowing