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acromegaly. abnormal enlargement of the extremities of the skeleton due to overgrowth of connective tissue and increased appositional growth of bone caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland in adults. (Marie's disease), a condition caused by hyperfunction of the pituitary gland in adults. Characterized by enlargement of the skeletal extremities, including the feet, hands, mandible, and nose. Acromegaly.
is a condition that is caused by excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, leading to abnormal retention of water.SIADH may develop secondary to tumors, infectious diseases, pathologic reactions to drugs, or trauma, such as head injury. It is a benign vascular tumor that causes hypersecretion of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. common disorder of the medulla in the adrenal glandss. î î î. Signs of this disorder include severe headache, palpitations, sweating, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, and persistent or intermittent hypertension.