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acromegalyOne entry found. Main Entry: ac·ro·meg·a·ly Pronunciation: \ˌa-krō-ˈme-gə-lē\ Function: noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1889 : a disorder caused by excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and marked especially by progressive enlargement of hands, feet, and face — ac·ro·me·gal·ic \-mə-ˈga-lik\ adjective or noun
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