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bulging of the eyes due to hyperthyroidism is called
goiter
acromegaly
exophthalmos
pituitary gigantism
Brief Explanations
Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Acromegaly is due to excessive growth - hormone secretion in adults. Pituitary gigantism is due to excessive growth - hormone secretion in children. Exophthalmos is the bulging of the eyes often associated with hyperthyroidism.
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C. exophthalmos