Question

difference between cretinism and acromegaly​

Answer 1

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Cretinism in a condition arising from the deficiency of thyroid hormones ,which is categorized by drawfism and mental retardation.

Acromegaly is a rare but serious condition caused by too much growth hormone (GH) in the blood.

Answer 2

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The definition of acromegaly is a disease caused by noncancerous tumors in the pituitary gland that cause secretions of growth hormone. Acromegaly is over secretion of growth hormone which begins in adulthood.

Congenital hypothyroidism (underactivity of the thyroid gland at birth), which results in growth retardation, developmental delay, and other abnormal features. Cretinism can be due to deficiency of iodine in the mother's diet during pregnancy.

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