What is an excessive secretion of GH during the adult years, characterized by enlarged bones of the cheek, hands, feet, and jaws, with a predominant forehead and a large nose?
A) Acromegaly
B) Pituitary dwarfism
C) Pituitary gigantism
D) Diabetes
A
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