The Term Acromegaly Is Defined as

question 50

Multiple Choice

The term acromegaly is defined as

• A)enlargement of the extremities.
• B)tumor of the parathyroid gland.
• C)enlargement (of one or both)of the adrenal glands.
• D)abnormal condition of poisoning.

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