what is cretinism in young children ( in simple words).?
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Medical Definition of Cretinism.Cretinism: Congenitalhypothyroidism (underactivity ofthe thyroid gland at birth), which results in growth retardation, developmental delay, and other abnormal features. Cretinismcan be due to deficiency ofiodine in the mother's diet during pregnancy.
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it is a diesease caused in children due to hyposecretion of thyroxine horomene by thyroid gland
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