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Question
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Children: Cretinism :: Adults : ______.
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Solution
Children : Cretinism :: Adults : Myxoedema.
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