acromegaly
English
Etymology
French acromégalie, from New Latin acromegalia, from Ancient Greek ἄκρον (ákron, “tip, extremity”) and μέγας (mégas, “large”). acro- + -megaly
Noun
acromegaly (plural acromegalies)
- (medicine) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.
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chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones
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