📋Overview
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH), usually due to a benign pituitary adenoma. It is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the hands, feet, and facial features. The term 'acromegaly' is the standard and preferred modern term for this condition.
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