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acromegalia vs hyperpituitarism

hyperpituitarism vs acromegalia

acromegalia and hyperpituitarism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acromegalia Yes No No No
hyperpituitarism Yes No No No
acromegalia (noun) hyperpituitarism (noun)
enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor) excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
Difference between acromegalia and hyperpituitarism

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