Look up: Cretinism

1. cretinism
   Type: Term Pronunciation: kreh′tin-izm Definitions: 1. Obsolete term for congenital hypothyroidism. See: infantile hypothyroidism
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2. cretinism
   [n] - severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
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3. Cretinism
   Mental retardation due to congenital under-activity or absence of the thyroid gland - The condition is commonest when born far away from the sea, as seawater contains iodine, which is essential for the thyroid gland to work. Therefore, it is commonest in the Swiss valleys in mainland Europe and in the U.K. mainly in the Lancashire, Yorkshire and De …
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4. Cretinism
   Cretinism: Congenital hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid gland at birth) resulting in growth retardation, developmental delay and other abnormal features. Can be due to deficiency of iodine in the mother's diet during pregnancy. The condition is detected today by newborn thyroid screening....
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5. Cretinism
   Cre'tin·ism (krē'tĭn*ĭz'm) noun [ French crétinisme .] A condition of endemic or inherited idiocy, accompanied by physical degeneracy and deformity (usually with goiter), frequent in certain mountain valleys, esp. of the Alps.
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6. cretinism
   <endocrinology, paediatrics> Stunted body growth and mental development appearing in the first years of life resulting the inappropriate development of the thymus gland or inadequate maternal intake of iodine during gestation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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7. cretinism
   noun severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
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8. cretinism
   (kre´tin-iz-әm) arrested physical and mental development with dystrophy of bones and soft tissues, due to congenital lack of thyroid gland secretion from decreased function or absence of the gland. An affected child has a large head, short limbs, puffy eyes, coarse hair, a round abdomen, a thick and protruding ton...
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9. Cretinism
   • (n.) A condition of endemic or inherited idiocy, accompanied by physical degeneracy and deformity (usually with goiter), frequent in certain mountain valleys, esp. of the Alps.
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10. cretinism
    (from the article `drug`) Thyroid deficiency (hypothyroidism) in newborns can lead to cretinism, which is characterized by mental retardation. In adults, hypothyroidism leads ... ...gland begins to function, although some maternal thyroid hormone crosses the placenta to reach the fetal circulation. The most severe impairment ... ...d...
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11. cretinism
    cretinism (krē'tuniz"um) , condition produced in infants and children due to lack of thyroid hormone. It usually results from a congenital defect (e.g., absence of the thyroid, presence of only a rudimentary gland, inability of the gland to produce thyroxine). However, it can develop l...
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12. Cretinism
    Cretinism is a disease developed in early childhood due to the absence or deficiency of the thyroid gland or to goitre. The disease is distributed the world over, but is especially common in certain areas such as Switzerland and Derbyshire.
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13. cretinism
    (kret;n-iz;em) A condition caused by insufficient thyroid secretion during prenatal development or the years of early childhood. It results in stunted growth and inadequate mental development.
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14. cretinism
    (kret;n-iz;em) A condition caused by insufficient thyroid secretion during prenatal development or the years of early childhood. It results in stunted growth and inadequate mental development.
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15. Cretinism
    `Cretinism` is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (congenital hypothyroidism) usually due to maternal hypothyroidism. Etymology and use of cretin: The term cretin is a medical term which describes a pers...
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