Acromegaly Is Characterized by

question 68

Multiple Choice

Acromegaly is characterized by

• A) hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland after puberty.
• B) adenomas of the pituitary gland during adulthood.
• C) hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland before puberty.
• D) A and B

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Definitions:

Hodgkin Disease

A type of lymphoma, which is a cancer originating from white blood cells called lymphocytes, characterized by the presence of distinctive Reed-Sternberg cells.

Lymphatic Tissue

An essential component of the immune system, consisting of organs and dispersed cells that produce and transport lymphocytes to help fight infection and disease.

Astro

A prefix referring to stars or celestial bodies.

Neo-

A prefix meaning new or modified, often used in medical terms to indicate something newly formed, such as neo-Darwinism or neoplasm.