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Differentiate: Cretinism and Myxedema.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Cretinism | Myxedema |
| Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in infants. | Caused by hyposecretion of thyroxine in adults. |
| It is characterized by stunted growth, pot belly, protruding tongue and pigeon chest. | It is characterized by puffy appearance due to accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue and oedema (accumulation of water in tissue space). |
| Mental and sexual retardation takes place. | Mental and sexual development is not affected but patients lack alertness. |
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