Choose the odd one out-
Cretinism, myxoedema, simple goitre, acromegaly.

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Solution

The odd one out is- acromegaly
Explanation of correct option
Acromegaly is a condition related to the abnormal secretion of the growth hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland.
Cretinism, myxoedema, and simple goitre are conditions related to the abnormal secretion of thyroxine hormone by the thyroid gland.

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