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Overproduction of growth hormone (somatotropin) causes a disorder characterized by disproportionate over growth of bone, specifically in the skull, jaw, feet and hands. This disorder is called acromegaly

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What hormones are in Lantern jaw and large hands and feet in adult?

Lantern jaw and large hands and feet in adults can be characteristic of acromegaly, a hormonal disorder caused by excessive growth hormone (GH) production in adulthood. This condition is usually the result of a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland, which controls hormone production. The excess GH leads to enlargement of bones and tissues, resulting in the lantern jaw, large hands, and feet commonly associated with acromegaly.


What hormone produce in excessive amounts that directly in large hands and feet in the adult large facial bone?

The hormone produced in excessive amounts that leads to enlarged hands and feet, as well as large facial bones in adults, is growth hormone (GH). This condition is known as acromegaly, which typically results from a benign tumor on the pituitary gland that increases GH secretion. The excess growth hormone stimulates the growth of bones and tissues, leading to the characteristic features of the disorder.


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Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the hands from the pituitary gland producing too much hormone in adults?

Acromegaly is a condition characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features due to the overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in adults. This is usually caused by a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland.

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