Achondroplasiaphobia

Achondroplasiaphobia, also known as Nanosophobia, is the fear of people with dwarfism or achondroplasia. People with this fear may keep away from places they believe people with dwarfism might be present at such as circuses, malls or fairs.

Achondroplasia is a disorder which causes genetic mutations in the arms and legs, usually resulting in dwarfism. It is considered the most common type of disorder for short stature. Around 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 40,000 newborns are diagnosed with achondroplasia.

Achondroplasiaphobia can be caused by but is not limited to:

• organic dysfunction or maldevelopment in individuals with dwarfism which may INCITE hostility by average-sized people.
• cultural stereotypes against dwarfism.
• wider societal norms AbOUT gender, sexuality, bodyshape, etc.
• (specifically for females) the idea that women suffering from achondroplasia are incapable of [...] and bearing a healthy child.