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Q. Acromegaly is caused by

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Acromegaly is caused by over-secretion of somatotrophic hormone (STH) or growth hormone. Deficiency of thyroxin causes cretinism in infants and myxoedema in adults. Excess of adrenalin does not cause any disorder.