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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 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 hormone is responsible for cretinism?

Cretinism is primarily caused by a deficiency in thyroid hormone, particularly during fetal development or early childhood. The lack of thyroid hormone can lead to stunted physical and mental development.


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


Cretinism results from a lack of what in children?

thyroxine