There isn't a single scientific name for dwarfism. The term "dwarfism" is a general descriptor for a condition where an individual is significantly shorter than average. It's not a specific disease, but rather a symptom of various underlying conditions, each with its own scientific name.

Here are some common causes of dwarfism and their respective scientific names:

* Achondroplasia: The most common form of dwarfism, caused by a genetic mutation affecting bone growth.

* Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia: A group of disorders affecting bone growth and development, particularly in the spine and limbs.

* Diastrophic Dysplasia: A rare genetic disorder causing severe skeletal abnormalities.

* Thanatophoric Dysplasia: A lethal form of dwarfism affecting bone formation and leading to death shortly after birth.

* Hypochondroplasia: A milder form of achondroplasia, characterized by shorter stature but typically less severe bone abnormalities.

Therefore, instead of a singular scientific name, doctors will diagnose a specific type of dwarfism based on its underlying cause and associated symptoms.