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Differentiate: Acromegaly and Myxoedema.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Acromegaly | Myxoedema |
| It occurs due to malfunctioning of pituitary gland. | It occurs due to malfunctioning of thyroid gland. |
| Occurs due to over-secretion of growth hormone. It is hyperactivity disorder. | Occurs due to low secretion of thyroxine. It is hypoactivity disorder. |
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