cretinism

1. A congenital condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone during prenatal development and characterized in childhood by dwarfed stature, mental retardation, dystrophy of the bones, and a low basal metabolism. Also called congenital myxedema.

2. A usually congenital abnormal condition marked by physical stunting and mental retardation and caused by severe hypothyroidism.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
cretinism	13	Scrabble

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8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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9 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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