Cretinism: alternatives and connections

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Cretinism

A condition of endemic or inherited idiocy, accompanied by physical degeneracy and deformity (usually with goiter), frequent in certain mountain valleys, esp. of the Alps.

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Cretinous 74% connected

Having the characteristics of a cretin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cretinous 74% connected

Having the characteristics of a cretin.

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