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an individual's hands and feet begin to grow, becoming thick and doughy. The jaw line, nose, and forehead also grow, and facial features are described as "coarsening". The tongue grows larger, and because the jaw is larger

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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.


The hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone in adults is known as?

acromegaly


Is acromegaly contagious?

No, acromegaly is not contagious. It is a rare hormonal disorder caused by the overproduction of growth hormone in the pituitary gland. Acromegaly typically results from a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland.


Manifestations in a sentence?

Manifestations of the disease don't often occur until middle age. The riots area a clear manifestion of growing discontentment among the citizens. Manifestations of the abuse she suffered were obvious whenever she began growing close to another person.


Acromegaly is the result of the hypersecretion hormone true or false?

Acromegaly is the result of hypersecretion of growth hormone


Did goliath of gath have acromegaly?

While some theories suggest that Goliath of Gath, the biblical giant, may have had acromegaly due to his reported height and physical characteristics, there is no definitive evidence to confirm this diagnosis. Acromegaly is caused by excess growth hormone, often leading to enlarged bones and facial features. However, the story of Goliath is primarily a religious narrative, and any medical analysis remains speculative without historical medical records.


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.


What religions are allowed to make physical manifestations of their gods?

All I know is Islam doesn't allow representations of Muhammed the prophet.


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).


What does acromegalic mean?

Acromegalic means "pertaining to or characteristic of acromegaly", or a person affected by acromegaly, a disease involving enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, face and jaw.


What are observable artifacts?

Artifacts are the physical manifestations of an organization. They include factors such are dressing codes, awards, myths, rituals, decorations and stories