Asalamualikum ❤❤ DEFINE the term cretinism
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CRETINISM :
a condition characterizes physical deformity and learning difficulties
that is caused by congenital thyroid deficiency.
Cretinism:
Congenital hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid gland at birth), which results in growth retardation, developmental delay, and other abnormal features.
Cretinism can be due to deficiency of iodine in the mother's diet during pregnancy.
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Explanation:
It is also called hypothyroidism. It is severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns . It causes impaired neurological functions, stunted growth, & physical deformities.