Pituitary gigantism is the condition caused by excessive growth hormone before the fusion of the epiphyseal plates which occurs at the end of puberty, while acromegaly is the condition of excessive growth hormone after the fusion of the eipphyseal plates.
This would be acromegaly.
dwarfism
acromegaly
It is called acromegaly.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly occurs when there is excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty, and gigantism occurs if it occurs before puberty.
Gigantism results from an overproduction of growth hormone before puberty. This came from the Fndamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Vo. 1 text book ny Martini and Nath
In children, whose bones are still growing, it would cause giantism. In adults who've already achieved their maximum height it causes a condition called acromegaly.
it leads to giantism
hypoparathyroidism
Acromegaly is the medical term for abnormal secretion of growth hormone after puberty. This can result in abnormal growth.
Hyperthyroidism is overactivity of the thyroid, and hypothyroidism is undersecrection.
The medical term for a condition caused by not enough growth hormone is "growth hormone deficiency." This condition can lead to short stature and delayed physical development if left untreated. Treatment typically involves hormone replacement therapy.
The medical term for a growth hormone deficiency is called Hypopituitarism Endocrinology. 1 in 4,000 children born are affected. The growth hormone deficiency can cause a cleft palate, electrolyte imbalances, delayed puberty, obesity that is not from overeating, ear problems, diabetes and joint pain can be possible.
The medical term for the hormone secreted by the testes is testosterone.
A general medical term for a hormone secreting cancerous tumor
The medical term for hormone produced by the testis is testosterone. This is a hormone that is produced by males and is responsible for various functions in males.
Acromegaly
Thyroidopathy is the general term. Thyrotoxicosis (hypersecretion) is one such condition.Thyroidopathy is any disease of the thyroid gland.
adrenal oversecretion is a cause of Cushing's syndrome.
Aplasia is the medical term meaning absence of development.