acromegaly
noun /,ækrə'mɛɡəli/
- Definition
- enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)
- Example
- 'acromegaly' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Vowels
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