Lexic.us

Definition of Acromegaly

1. Noun. Enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor).

Definition of Acromegaly

1. n. Chronic enlargement of the extremities and face.

Definition of Acromegaly

1. Noun. (disease) 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Acromegaly

1. [n -LIES]

Medical Definition of Acromegaly

1. A condition that results from the excess production of growth hormone in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Acromegaly is characterised by enlarged facial features, enlarged jaw, enlarged frontal bone of skull, widely spaced teeth and enlargement of the bones of the extremities. Other features include enlargement of the lips and nose, thickening of the soft tissues of the face, somnolence, moodiness and decreased libido. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acromegaly

Other Resources: