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acromegaly

Pronunciation: /ˌakrə(ʊ)ˈmɛgəli/

Definition of acromegaly

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.

Derivatives

acromegalic

Pronunciation: /-mɪˈgalɪk/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: coined in French from Greek akron 'tip, extremity' + megas, megal- 'great'

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