Sultan Kösen

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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1. When was Sultan Kösen born?December 10, 1982
2. What nationality was Sultan Kösen?Turkish
3. What is Sultan Kösen known for?Holding the Guinness World Record for the tallest living male
4. How tall is Sultan Kösen?251 cm (8 ft 2.82 in)
5. What was Sultan Kösen's job?Farmer
6. What is the medical condition?Gigantism and acromegaly resulting from a pituitary gland tumor

Pituitary Gland Tumor: An abnormal growth on the pituitary gland, often leading to hormonal imbalances and related conditions.
Gigantism: Excessive growth in height caused by overproduction of growth hormone before the closure of bone growth plates.
Acromegaly: A hormonal disorder characterized by excessive growth hormone production, leading to enlarged extremities and facial features in adults.
Endocrine System: A network of glands that produce and secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions like growth and metabolism.