Acromegaly


an endocrine disease characterized by large limbs, protruding jaw, and a prominent forehead. these physical features are due to excessive secretion of igf-1 (insulin growth factor-1) due to a tumor at the pituitary gland. most humans and animals who have acromegaly are of unusually large stature and a tend to have other medical complications including resistant diabetes mellitus and cardiac disease.
“whats up with that circus guy from big fish?”

-i don’t know much about him other than he has acromegaly.

“andre the giant was the greatest wrestler/actor of all time and has acromegaly!”

-cool.

“i think lurch from the adam’s family has acromegaly.”

-i think you’re right.

“f-ck, my cat has resistant diabetes and a high igf level, i think he has acromegaly.

-mri that b-tch and lets find out.

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