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Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder in which there is too much growth hormone and the body tissues gradually enlarge.Somatotroph adenoma; Growth hormone excess; Pituitary giant; Gigantism.Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100,000 adults...

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Date:March 18, 2008

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by abnormally high amounts of human growth hormone(HGH). An organ in the brain known as the pituitary gland, normally secretes this growth hormone.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I

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Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by abnormally high amounts of human growth hormone(HGH). An organ in the brain known as the pituitary gland, normally secretes this growth hormone.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II

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