Cretinism may form as a consequence of a severe deficiency of

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Bo Moyer

25 November, 05:56

Cretinism may form as a consequence of a severe deficiency of

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Cretinism may form as a consequence of a severe deficiency of iodine. Cretinism is a condition of severe physical and mental reta. rdation due to iodine deficiency, and specifically due to deficiency of thyroid hormones during early pregnancy.