Meaning of acromegaly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/

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  1. Noun

    acromegaly

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face

    Examples

    • « 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) »

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