Cretinism and Hypothyroidism

Cretinism noun - Severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting.

Hypothyroidism and cretinism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hypothyroidism" instead a noun "Cretinism".

Nearby Words: cretin, cretinous

Hypothyroidism noun - An underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones.

Cretinism and hypothyroidism are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Cretinism" with "Hypothyroidism", this nouns are similar.