cretinism

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cre·tin·ism (kr

A congenital condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone during prenatal development and characterized in childhood by dwarfed stature, mental retardation, dystrophy of the bones, and a low basal metabolism. Also called congenital myxedema.

cretinism [ˈkrɛtɪˌnɪzəm]

(Medicine / Pathology) a condition arising from a deficiency of thyroid hormone, present from birth, characterized by dwarfism and mental retardation See also myxoedema

cretinism

Medicine. a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion causing deformity and idiocy. — cretinoid, cretinous, adj.

See also: Idiocy

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Noun

cretinism - severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting

hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones

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cretinism

n (Med) → Kretinismus m; (inf) → Schwachsinn m, → Idiotie f

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