cretism

/ˈkrɛtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition resulting from severe iodine deficiency, leading to mental and physical impairment, especially in infants and young children

“The village struggled with cretinism due to a lack of iodized salt in their diet.”

Synonyms

  • cretinism
  • goiter

Antonyms

  • healthy growth
  • normal development