acromegaly
ac·ro·meg·a·ly
noun \ˌa-krō-ˈme-gə-lē\Definition of ACROMEGALY
: 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
Origin of ACROMEGALY
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First Known Use: 1889
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