Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone (GH) in adults, especially in middle age, can lead to severe disfigurement called:
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Correct answer: Acromegaly
While excess GH in childhood causes gigantism, hypersecretion in adults leads to acromegaly. This condition is characterized by the disproportionate overgrowth of bones in the face, hands, and feet.
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