Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development?
A) dwarfism
B) congenital hypothyroidism
C) acromegaly
D) gigantism
B) congenital hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism is characterized by arrested physical and mental
development. Dwarfism is being abnormally short in height. Acromegaly is an enlargement of
the bones of the head and extremities. Gigantism is being abnormally tall.
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