Acromegaly, gigantism. Pituitary dwarfism. Obesity. Nutritioninobesity.

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