Acromegaly is a condition caused by an excess of growth hormone (somatotropin hormone), which stimulates the growth of essentially all tissues of the body, including bone. When it develops before the end of puberty, it's known as gigantism.
NEET UG 2002 — Zoology Chemical Coordination and Integration
Acromegaly is caused by:
Held on 30 Apr 2002 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
excess of STH
excess of thyroxin
deficiency of thyroxin
excess of adrenalin
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