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cretin Definition


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cretin
noun
    1. Someone suffering from cretinism.
    2. loosely, offensive
      An idiot.
Derivative: cretinism
noun
    A chronic condition caused by a congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone resulting in dwarfism and mental retardation.
Derivative: cretinous
adj
    Etymology: 18c: from Swiss dialect crestin, from Latin christianus Christian, human creature, emphasizing their humanity in spite of their physical and mental deformity.



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