| cretin | An individual exhibiting cretinism. Origin: Fr. Cretin (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cretinism | <endocrinology, paediatrics> Stunted body growth and mental development appearing in the first years of life resulting the inappropriate development of the thymus gland or inadequate maternal intake of iodine during gestation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| cretinistic | Relating to cretinism or a cretin; affected with cretinism. Synonym: cretinistic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cretinoid | Resembling a cretin; presenting symptoms similar to those of cretinism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cretinous | Relating to cretinism or a cretin; affected with cretinism. Synonym: cretinistic. (05 Mar 2000) |