Hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood can lead to a condition of retarded mental and physical development called

A) dwarfism.
B) gigantism.
C) acromegaly.
D) myxedema.
E) cretinism.

Hypothyroidism

A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to a slowdown of the body's metabolism.

Cretinism

A chronic condition caused by lack of thyroid secretion during fetal development and early childhood; results in physical and intellectual disability if untreated.

Mental and Physical Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual and bodily abilities and capacities throughout life.