What are the mental and physical traits of Cretinism ?

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What are the mental and physical traits of Cretinism ?

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Cretinism which is also known as congenital iodine deficiency syndrome is a medical condition which is characterized by retardation of growth ( physical, mental and sexual) in young ones as iodine is essential for the healthy growth and development of brain, bones and nervous system.

. It is caused due to insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone often due to insufficient dietary iodine during pregnancy. 

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