At birth, Gordy was found to have a severe thyroid deficiency and was put on thyroid hormone replacement to prevent an intellectual disability from occurring. Gordy has the condition known as
A)Down syndrome.
B)hydrocephaly
C)cretinism.
D)phenylketonuria (PKU).

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Cretinism is a condition resulting from a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns, leading to stunted physical and mental growth. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy can prevent the intellectual disabilities associated with this condition.

At Birth, Gordy Was Found to Have a Severe Thyroid