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Chemical Coordination and integration — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYChemical Coordination and integration2 Marks
Question
What is acromegaly? What happens in this disorder?
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Answer

Acromegaly refers to the severe disfigurement, especially of the face, due to excess secretion of growth hormone in adults.
It may lead to death, if not treated.

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