cretinous

• Оскорбительный, устаревший термин, первоначально использовавшийся в медицинском контексте для описания тяжёлой умственной и физической инвалидности, вызванной врождённым гипотиреозом. В настоящее время считается крайне уничижительным и устаревшим в современном употреблении.

An offensive, outdated term originally used in medical contexts to describe severe mental and physical disability due to congenital hypothyroidism. Now considered highly derogatory and obsolete in modern usage.

1. Afflicted with cretinismC2formalmedical

   Relating to or affected by cretinism, a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

   Кретинический

   • The historical medical texts described patients as cretinous due to iodine deficiency.
   • The term 'cretinous' is now considered outdated and offensive in medical contexts.
   • Early diagnosis can prevent the cretinous state in children with hypothyroidism.