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Hypothyroidism during pregnancy can cause stunted growth and mental retardation in the baby. What is this called?
AAcromegaly
BMyxoedema
CTetany
DCretinism
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Cretinism
Maternal hypothyroidism disturbs development of the baby and produces cretinism.
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