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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).
Terms within: Hyperpituitarism
Generic synonyms: Hypertrophy
Derivative terms: Acromegalic
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
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Definition of Acromegaly
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Medical Definition of Acromegaly
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