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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.
Hypersecretion of growth hormone: increased production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. See detailed information below for a list of 2 causes of Hypersecretion of growth hormone, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.Â» Review Causes of Hypersecretion of growth hormone: Causes | Symptom Checker Â». Hypersecretion of growth hormone and Endocrine symptoms (2 causes). 2  Hypersecretion of growth hormone and Female genital symptoms (2 causes). 3  Hypersecretion of growth hormone and Female reproductive symptoms (2 causes). 4  Hypersecretion of growth hormone and Female sexual symptoms (2 causes).