Differentiate between the following pair according to what is given in the bracket. Acromegaly and cretinism (symptoms).

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Acromegaly and Cretinism:
Acromegaly is a condition caused in adults due to the hypersecretion of growth hormone(GH) by the pituitary gland.
Cretinism is a congenital condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones.
Acromegaly Cretinism
1 Symptoms are abnormal enlargement of the face bone, and bones of hands and feet. stunted growth of the child, mental retardation, lack of weight gain, abnormal bone growth.
2 Physical deformities such as abnormally large tongue, bulging chest, etc. and

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	Acromegaly	Cretinism
1	Symptoms are abnormal enlargement of the face bone, and bones of hands and feet.	stunted growth of the child, mental retardation, lack of weight gain, abnormal bone growth.
2	Physical deformities such as abnormally large tongue, bulging chest, etc.	and