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Complete the Following Medical Terms from Their Meanings

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Complete the following medical terms from their meanings.
-Heart: __________


Definitions:

Pituitary Hormone

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex.

Growth Hormone

Anterior pituitary hormone that regulates growth and metabolism.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from the excessive production of growth hormone, leading to enlargement of body parts.

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