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Cretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism). The term cretin refers to a person so affected1.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretinism
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What causes cretinism?
cretinism is hypothyroidism in neonates.lack of thyroxin due to abscence of thyroid gland in neonates causes cretinism.
What is cretinism caused by?
cretinism is caused by a lack of thyroid hormone.
What hormone is responsible for cretinism?
Low levels of thyroid hormone are responsible for cretinism
What is the difference between myxedema and cretinism?
Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism whereas cretinism is neonatal hypothyroidism.
What is Congenital hypothyroidism is called?
Cretinism
What is the characteristics of cretinism?
Swollen neck
What is the gland affected if you have cretinism?
the thyroid
Does too much thyroid hormone produces cretinism in children?
No. Too little thyroid hormone produces cretinism in children.
What does Cretinism mean?
Cretinism is severely stunted mental and physical growth brought on by an untreated congenital thyroid hormone deficiency.
What is the disease cretinism?
Cretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism). The term cretin refers to a person so affected1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretinism
What are medications for cretinism?
thyroid hormone replacement
How is cretinism treat?
eating black people
