n. 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
Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100000 adults.
Acromegaly occurs in about 6 of every 100000 adults.
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gigantism;acromegalia;metabolic disorder
normal size bones
5 syllables
ac-ro-meg-a-ly
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