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Cretinism

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Cretinism

Definition:
Mental retardation, dwarfism, and abnormal bone formation caused by thyroid hormone deficiency during fetal development.




Posted: Saturday, January 24, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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