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cretinism

/ˈkriː.tɪ.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈkriː.tɪ.nɪ.zəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, вызванное тяжелым врожденным гипотиреозом, характеризующееся задержками физического и умственного развития.

A medical condition resulting from severe congenital hypothyroidism, characterized by physical and mental developmental delays.

uncountable

  1. Severe hypothyroidismC2formalmedical

    A condition resulting from severe congenital hypothyroidism, characterized by physical and mental developmental delays.

    ruКретинизм

    • Cretinism is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone during early development.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent the severe effects of cretinism.
    • The condition is rare in developed countries due to newborn screening programs.
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