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acromegaly

/ˌækɹoʊˈmɛɡəli/

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What does acromegaly mean?

noun

  1. 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.

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/ˌækɹoʊˈmɛɡəli/

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As we know little of the influences and sources governing nutrition, the pathology and etiology of acromegaly are obscure.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747