Translations for „cretinism“ in the English » German Dictionary

cret·in·ism [ˈkretɪnɪzəm, Am ˈkri:tən] N no pl

1. cretinism MED:

cretinism dated

Kretinismus m spec

2. cretinism pej (stupidity):

cretinism

Schwachsinn m

cretinism

Kretinismus m fig form

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English

Sporadic and genetic cretinism results from abnormal development or function of the foetal thyroid gland.

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Iodine deficiency leads to ailments like goitre, brain damage and cretinism and is a problem in at least 130 different countries.

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