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What is Acromegaly?

Author: Alexandra Jessie Wilson



Answer:

Is a disorder that results from excess growth hormone (GH) after the growth plates have closed. Causes disfiguration of bones and joints.


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It is the result of excessive production of growth hormone by an adenoma (tumor) in the anterior pituitary gland.