An enlargement of the head, face, hands, and feet in an adult as a result of excess growth hormone is called

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Acromegaly is the condition of excessive growth hormone secretion in adults, resulting in enlargement of the head, face, hands, and feet. Prognathism refers to a protruding jaw, hypopituitarism is the deficiency of pituitary hormones, insipidus is a condition causing excessive thirst and urination due to lack of vasopressin, and dwarfism is a condition of short stature due to hormonal or genetic causes.

An Enlargement of the Head, Face, Hands, and Feet in an Adult