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Noun: cretinism  'kree-tu`ni-zum [N. Amer], kre-ti-ni-zum [Brit]
  1. Severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting

Derived forms: cretinisms

See also: cretinous

Type of: hypothyroidism

Encyclopedia: Cretinism

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crestless wave
Cretaceous
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Cretaceous period
Cretan
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Crete
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cretinism
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cretonne
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