Meaning Of The Word Cretinism

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cretinism in American English
a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion with resulting deformity and mental deficiency
noun: a congenital disease due to absence or deficiency of normal thyroid secretion, characterized by physical deformity, restricted growth, learning difficulties, and often by goiter

cretinism in British English
noun: a condition arising from a congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone, characterized by dwarfism and learning difficulties

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