Acromegaly

Quick meaning: Acromegaly is a noun meaning (pathology) 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.

Meaning

(pathology) 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.

Example Sentences

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Word Forms

• acromegalies

Synonyms for acromegaly

Depending on context, synonyms include acromegalia, acromegaloidism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include acromegalia, acromegalogigantism, pseudoacromegaly, acromegaliac, acromegaloidism, adrenomegaly.

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