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Cretinism Definition & Meaning

cretinism
noun
  1. severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting

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What does cretinism mean?
severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
What part of speech is cretinism?
Cretinism is a noun.

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