acromegaly

synonym: acromegalia
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10332

Abnormal enlargement of the hands, feet, and face in adults, caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.

Note: Overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in children causes gigantism.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 716 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'acromegaly' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10332 RIS BibTex EndNote
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