A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities is called:
A) cretinism.
B) dwarfism.
C) acromegaly.
D) gigantism.
C
Explanation:
A) Cretinism is an infant form of hypothyroidism.
B) Dwarfism is lack of normal growth.
C) Correct.
D) Gigantism is overgrowth of the body.
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