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Is it true if an adult's growth plates never close post puberty they'll keep growing taller throughout their life? what bone diseases can cause that?
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Growth plates: Highly unlikely but if you are concerned see an Endocrinologist and/or a bone specialist
Answered 1/17/2015
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