acromegaly
(ac-ro-meg-a-ly)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a disease in which there is enlargement of the bones of the head and hands and feet; due to excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland
Example Sentence
Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100000 adults.
Synonyms
gigantism; acromegalia; metabolic disorder
Antonyms
normal size bones
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