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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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