What Was the GATT

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What was the GATT?

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body, affecting blood pressure.

Congenital Hypothyroidism

A condition present at birth where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, critical for growth and development.

Cretinism

A congenital condition caused by a deficiency in thyroid hormone, leading to stunted physical and mental growth.

Dwarfism

A medical or genetic condition resulting in an adult height significantly below the average.