The Correct Definition of Gigantism Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

The correct definition of gigantism is:

• A)arrested physical and mental development caused by insufficient thyroid secretion.
• B)hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood, resulting in an abnormally large-sized adult.
• C)advanced hypothyroidism that causes dry, waxy edema in various parts of the body.
• D)hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune response, may cause exophthalmos.

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