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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

Type of: hypothyroidism

Encyclopedia: Cretinism