A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities is called:
A) cretinism.
B) dwarfism.
C) acromegaly.
D) hyperkalemia.
C
Explanation: A) Cretinism is a condition characterized by arrested physical and mental development.
B) Dwarfism is a condition characterized by lack of normal growth.
C) Correct.
D) Hyperkalemia is a condition characterized by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood.
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