An iodine deficiency in the diet of a pregnant woman may lead to a condition in which the baby has a dwarflike appearance and a defective thyroid gland. This disorder is called:

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Cretinism is a condition arising from the deficiency of thyroid hormone, which can occur due to iodine deficiency in a pregnant woman's diet, leading to impaired physical and mental development in the child.

An Iodine Deficiency in the Diet of a Pregnant Woman