| 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) |
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| fetal | Of or pertaining to a foetus, pertaining to in utero development after the embryonic period. (18 Nov 1997) |