Differentiate: Acromegaly and Myxedema. - Vidyadip

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Differentiate: Acromegaly and Myxedema.

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Acromegaly	Myxedema
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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