Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adulthood leads to enlarged hands, face, and feet, a condition known as

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Acromegaly is the condition caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone in adulthood, leading to enlarged hands, face, and feet. This occurs after the growth plates have closed, so it does not result in increased height, unlike gigantism, which occurs when the excess growth hormone is secreted in childhood.

Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in Adulthood Leads to Enlarged Hands