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Cretinism

noun
1.
Severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting.





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"Cretinism" Quotes from Famous Books



... staring wildly at the bed. The poor little fellow, with his disproportionate head—the head of the progeny of genius, exaggerated as to verge upon cretinism—did not appear to have stirred since the previous night; but no breath came from his mouth, which had widened and become discoloured, and his glassy eyes were open. His father laid his hands upon him and found him ...
— His Masterpiece • Emile Zola


Words linked to "Cretinism" :   hypothyroidism, cretinous


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