CRETINISM

n. Kre'ti2n-izm. Lat.. cretinism us, cretism.ua Of Gray, a division of the Oasteromycetes, including Cribraria and (probably from creta, chalk, on account of the chalky complexion). Didymium. [B, 126, 170 (a. 24).] Fr., cretin is me. Ger., Kretinismus. It., Sp., cretinismo. A con- CRIBRARIEKLat), n. m. Kri2b-ra(ra3 2 2 dition of deformity of the entire body, but especially of the head pi. )-ri(ri )'e -i(e). Fr., cranial with cribraries. Of L6veill6, a group of the Coniogastrei, comprising (with premature synostosis), together imperfect de- Dictydium and Cribraria. [B, 121 (o, 24).] velopment. The disease is endemic in the valleys of certain mountainous districts, particularly those of the Pyrenees, the Alps, and [s. 444]