Thyroid Disorders

noun a condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in physical and mental retardation

• Cretinism is a congenital form of hypothyroidism that results in physical and mental retardation.
• I can't believe he still believes in those conspiracy theories, what a cretinism.
• She's acting like a total cretinism, always causing drama.
• The outdated policies of the company are a form of organizational cretinism.

noun a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a thyroid goiter and recommended treatment.
• My aunt has a goiter on her neck that she's getting removed next week.
• I heard that guy has a huge goiter, it's pretty gross.
• The corruption in the government was like a goiter, growing larger and more noticeable over time.