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acromegaly
CIDE DICTIONARY
acromegaly, n. [NL. acromegalia, fr. Gr. 'a`kron point, peak + , , big.].
Chronic enlargement of the extremities and face. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
acromegaly, n. Med. the abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by excessive activity of the pituitary gland.
Derivative
acromegalic adj.
Etymology
F acrom{eacute}galie f. Gk akron extremity + megas megal- great
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