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What is 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?" acromegaly - meme gifacromegaly - video |
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