Dwarfism vs Acromegaly - What's the difference?
dwarfism | acromegaly |
The condition of being a dwarf.
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(disease) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.
As nouns the difference between dwarfism and acromegaly
is that dwarfism is the condition of being a dwarf while acromegaly is a chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.dwarfism
English
Noun
(en noun)- Studies of disproportionate dwarfisms in animals have revealed the importance of core proteins an sulfation in the development of cartilage.