Acromegaly Medical Dictionary

Acromegaly | definition of acromegaly by …

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acromegaly [ ak″ro-meg´ah-le] excessive enlargement of the limbs due to thickening of bones and soft tissues, caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone, usually from a tumor of the pituitary gland. In …

Acromegaly - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Acromegaly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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plural acromegalies. : a disorder that is caused by chronic overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and is characterized by a gradual and permanent …

Acromegaly - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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Acromegaly Symptoms & causes Diagnosis & treatment Doctors & departments Print Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your medical history and conduct …

Acromegaly | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Acromegaly happens when the pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone for a long time. Several reasons may cause this extra amount of hormone to be made. The most …

Acromegalia | definition of acromegalia by Medical …

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A disorder marked by progressive enlargement of peripheral parts of the body, especially the head, face, hands, and feet, resulting from excessive secretion of somatotropin; …

Acromegaly - National Organization for Rare Disorders

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Acromegaly is a rare, slowly progressive, acquired disorder that affects adults. It occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone (GH). The …

Acromegaly - About the Disease - Genetic and Rare …

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Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone (GH). It is most often diagnosed in middle-aged adults, although …

Medical Definition of Acromegaly - medicinenet.com

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Acromegaly: Condition due to the production of too much growth hormone by the pituitary gland after the end of adolescence. When there is secretion of too much …

Medical Definition of Acromegaly - RxList

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Acromegaly: Condition due to the production of too much growth hormone by the pituitary gland after the end of adolescence. When there is secretion of too much …