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Acromegaly is...

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Acromegaly is caused due to excess of

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excess of adrenaline

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excess of thyroxine

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deficiency of thyroxine

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excess somatotrophic hormone (STH) or growth hormone (GH)

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The correct option is D excess somatotrophic hormone (STH) or growth hormone (GH)
Acromegaly is caused due to excess somatotrophic hormone (STH) or growth hormone (GH) in adults. It is secreted from the anterior pituitary gland.

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