Differentiate between Gigantism and Acromegaly

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Gigantism:
It is the condition of over secretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland in which the person grows abnormally in their childhood.
Acromegaly:
It is the condition of over secretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland in which the person grows abnormally in their adult age, between 20 to 40.
Difference parameter Gigantism Acromegaly
Definition The condition of over secretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland in which the person grows abnormally in their childhood. The condition of oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland in which the person grows abnormally in their adult age, between 20 to 40.
Life Stage Develops in childhood Develops in adulthood between 20 to 40 years of age.
Puberty The onset of puberty is often delayed. Puberty is unaffected.

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Difference parameter	Gigantism	Acromegaly
Definition	The condition of over secretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland in which the person grows abnormally in their childhood.	The condition of oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland in which the person grows abnormally in their adult age, between 20 to 40.
Life Stage	Develops in childhood	Develops in adulthood between 20 to 40 years of age.
Puberty	The onset of puberty is often delayed.	Puberty is unaffected.