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How is acromegaly caused ?

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Hyper secreation of growth stimulating hormone in adult results in an abnormality called acromegaly . It is characterised by enlargement of bones of Jaw, hand and feet, thickned nose, lips and eyelids and gorilla like appearance of the person affected .
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