In a message dated 17/02/2005 10:46:20 GMT Standard Time, john.dhb@btopenworld.com writes: > Alternatively, isn't there an unpleasant medical condition that > results in substantial additional bony growth ? > I think this is acromegaly (caused by excesive activity of pituitary gland). Regards, Colin Mills

Bony growth? Perhaps that is calcification. LOL, Doc Edna - Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: <MILLSC64@aol.com> To: <SOG-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 4:50 AM Subject: Re: [SoG] Fw: Mortification. In a message dated 17/02/2005 10:46:20 GMT Standard Time, john.dhb@btopenworld.com writes: > Alternatively, isn't there an unpleasant medical condition that > results in substantial additional bony growth ? > I think this is acromegaly (caused by excesive activity of pituitary gland). Regards, Colin Mills