acromegalic

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adjective

ac·​ro·​me·​gal·​ic ˌak-rō-mə-ˈgal-ik 

: exhibiting acromegaly

acromegalic

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noun

: one affected with acromegaly

acromegaly

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noun

ac·​ro·​meg·​a·​ly ˌak-rō-ˈmeg-ə-lē 

plural acromegalies

: a disorder that is caused by chronic overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and is characterized by a gradual and permanent enlargement of the flat bones (as the lower jaw) and of the hands and feet, abdominal organs, nose, lips, and tongue and that develops after ossification is complete compare gigantism