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this disease is not preventable as of 2004, but although that may be true, there has been lots of medical development within the last 6 years, so there may be a prevention, but preventing a tumor in any part of the body is nearly inpossible anyway. There is no prevention that i know of right now.
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What disease is characterized by enlarged skeletal parts?
Acromegaly
Make a sentence with this word acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a disease, so you could write something like this: "Acromegaly is a hereditary disease which concerns the extremities of the body".
What are some causes of acromegaly?
Acromegaly is caused by prolonged overproduction of GH by the pituitary gland.
Is acromegaly contagious?
no
Acromegaly is the result of the hypersecretion hormone true or false?
Acromegaly is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone
The hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone in adults is known as?
acromegaly
Is asthma preventable?
yes asthma is preventable
What is the causes of acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a disease caused by an abnormal increase in growth hormones after puberty. The bones get thicker, and the lips, nose, jaw, and tongue get larger. Life expectancy is generally shorter in people with acromegaly than in those without. Acromegaly is usually caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland. It is usually treated by surgical resection and radiation therapy, but tumors often reoccur.
Does Zhang Jun-Cai have acromegaly?
Maybe because his incredible height was caused by pituitary gigantism and that disorder often leads to acromegaly (although not necessarily).
Are wounds preventable?
Most actions that result in wounds are preventable
How preventable is down syndrome in the community?
how is down syndrome preventable?
Is pain preventable?
Pain is generally preventable only to the degree that the cause of the pain is preventable; diseases and injuries are often unavoidable.
