word
iodine deficiency
EYE-oh-dyn deh-FISH-un-see
ˈaɪədiːn dɪˈfɪʃənsiListen
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Syllable breakdown
iodinedeficiency
Dictionary meaning
insufficient intake of iodine, an essential trace mineral required for synthesis of thyroid hormones; the leading preventable cause of intellectual disability worldwide; causes goiter, hypothyroidism, cretinism in severe cases, and impaired cognitive development in children; largely addressed through universal salt iodization programs
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