CRETINOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Afflicted with cretinism

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

retarded (relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development)

Derivation:

cretin (a person of subnormal intelligence)

cretinism (severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting)

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