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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.

Browse dictionary entries near cretinism

  1. cretin
  2. Crete
  3. cretaceous
  4. cresylic
  5. cresting
  6. crestfallen
  7. crested flycatcher
  8. crested
  9. crest
  10. Cressy
  1. cretonne
  2. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
  3. crevalle
  4. crevasse
  5. crevice
  6. crew
  7. crew cut
  8. crew neck
  9. crewel
  10. crewelwork