CRETINISMS
\kɹˈɛtɪnˌɪzəmz], \kɹˈɛtɪnˌɪzəmz], \k_ɹ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_n_ˌɪ_z_ə_m_z]\
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A condition due to congenital lack of thyroid hormone, marked by arrested physical and mental development, dystrophy of the bones and soft parts, and lowered basal metabolism. It is the congenital form of thyroid deficiency, while MYXEDEMA is the acquired form. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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