CRETINISM


Meaning of CRETINISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: -t ə n- ˌ i-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: 1801

: a usually congenital abnormal condition marked by physical stunting and mental retardation and caused by severe hypothyroidism

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