Acromegaly, gigantism. Pituitary dwarfism. Obesity. Nutritioninobesity.
Across
- 1. The test where glucose is given to suppress GH levels, used to diagnose acromegaly (7 letters)
- 5. A measure of body fat based on height and weight, often used to define obesity. (3 letters)
- 8. This hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates growth and cell regeneration. (6 letters)
- 9. A hormone produced by fat cells that signals satiety and helps regulate appetite. (6 letters)
- 10. The surgical procedure often used to remove a pituitary adenoma through the nose. (16 letters)
Down
- 2. The recombinant form of growth hormone used to treat GH deficiency.(9 letters)
- 3. A chronic disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation and increased health risks.(7 letters)
- 4. A medication class, including octreotide, that suppresses growth hormone secretion. (11 letters)
- 6. Excess growth hormone in adults leads to this condition, characterized by enlarged hands, feet, and facial bones (9 letters)
- 7. Excess growth hormone before puberty leads to this condition of extreme height. (9 letters)