Acromegaly

By Soma Kumawat (Author)

Language : English
Pages : 179
Paperback ISBN : 9789357333405
Hardback ISBN : 9789357333412
Currency Paperback Hardback
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Description

Acromegaly is a rare but serious medical condition caused by the excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland. GH is a hormone that plays a critical role in normal growth and development during childhood, but in adults, it helps maintain normal metabolism and body composition. Excessive secretion of GH in adulthood can lead to a wide range of physical and physiological changes, collectively known as acromegaly.


About Contributor

Soma Kumawat


Genre

Juvenile Nonfiction : Science & Nature - Biology

Medical : Allied Health Services - Imaging Technologies

Health & Fitness : Diseases - Abdominal