cretinism

• Condición médica causada por hipotiroidismo congénito severo, que se caracteriza por retrasos en el desarrollo físico y mental.

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

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

   Cretinismo

   • 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.