cretinism

cretinism Definition

cre·tin·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion with resulting deformity and mental deficiency

Etymology: Fr crétinisme: see cretin

cretinism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

parliamentary: On the other hand to rely on such an outcome is to descend headlong into parliamentary cretinism.

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