Biology
Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in brackets:
Acromegaly and Cretinism (symptoms)
Endocrine System
ICSE 2012
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Difference between Acromegaly and Cretinism (symptoms)
| Acromegaly | Cretinism |
|---|---|
| Overgrowth of certain parts of the body like cheek bones etc, due to oversecretion of growth hormone in adults. | Dwarfism and mental retardation due to under secretion of thyroxine in children. |
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