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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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∙ 14y agoCretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical growth and mental development due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) or from prolonged nutritional deficiency of iodine.
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∙ 14y agocretinism is caused by a lack of thyroid hormone.
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What hormone is responsible for cretinism?
cretinism is hypothyroidism in neonates.lack of thyroxin due to abscence of thyroid gland in neonates causes cretinism.
What causes creatinism?
Cretinism is usually caused by failure of the thyroid gland, which is associated with Hasimoto's disease, or an deficiency of enzymes to deal with iodine.
What disorders of the endocrine system are influenced by heredity?
Hmm I'm not sure but the disorders are Gigantism, Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Goiter, Grave's Disease, Cretinism etc.
What is the difference between myxedema and cretinism?
Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism whereas cretinism is neonatal hypothyroidism.
What is The medical term meaning condition caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion?
Cretinism is untreated congenital hypothyroidism.There are a couple of conditions that can lead to congenital hypothyroidism, including abnormal enzymes that make thyroid hormones, hypopituitarism.If it is due to a maternal deficiency in iodine intake it is called cretinism.
Does too much thyroid hormone produces cretinism in children?
No. Too little thyroid hormone produces cretinism in children.
What is 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 is the characteristics of cretinism?
Swollen neck
Which disease occurs with undersecretion of thyroid hormone?
Undersecretion of TH during fetal development or infancy cause cretinism, a condition characterized by dwarfism and delayed mental and sexual development.
Is Cretinism due to a congenital lack of thyroid secretion?
Yes, cretinism is the condition caused by congenital lack of thyroid secretion. Neonatal thyroid testing is an important preventive strategy. Cretinism can be prevented by thyroid supplementation in patients with congenital hypothyroidism.
What are medications for cretinism?
thyroid hormone replacement
How is cretinism treat?
eating black people
