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Hypersomatotropism is the excess secretion of growth hormone that causes acromegaly and gigantism.

  • The growth hormone released by the pituitary gland stimulates the growth of the body and regulates metabolism.
  • The growth hormone sometimes is released in excess or there is a deficiency of the hormone.
  • The excess release of growth hormone leads to the disorder termed acromegaly or gigantism.
  • The hyposecretion or deficiency of growth hormone leads to the disorder of pituitary dwarfism.
  • Hypersomatotropism is the condition in which the growth hormone is released in excess amount and the disorder named acromegaly or gigantism.
  • The person suffering from acromegaly disorder has long stature as compared to a normal person and enlargement of feet and hands is observed.

Hence, we can conclude that hypersomatotropism is the excess secretion of growth hormone that causes acromegaly and gigantism.

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