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Differentiate between the following pairs:

Acromegaly and myxoedema.


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  1. Hypersecretion of growth hormones by the pituitary gland in adults causes a condition of enlargement of the face, hands, and feet referred to as Acromegaly.
  2. Myxoedema is a condition characterized by swelling of the skin and underlying tissue, weight gain, mental dullness, and sensitivity to cold caused by hypothyroidism.
AcromegalyMyxoedema
1It occurs due to the pituitary gland malfunction.It occurs due to malfunctioning of thyroid gland.
2It is a hyperactivity disorder of pituitary gland.It is a hypoactivity disorder of the thyroid gland.
3It is characterized by enlarged facial, hand, and limb bones.It is characterized by swelling of skin and underlying tissues.

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