Excess secretion of growth hormone in adults leads to

acromegaly

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Solution

The correct option is A acromegaly
Overproduction of growth hormone causes excessive growth. In children, the condition is called gigantism. In adults, it is called acromegaly. Overproduction of growth hormone is almost always caused by a noncancerous (benign) pituitary tumor (adenoma).
So, the correct option is 'acromegaly'.

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