acromegaly
nounHow many syllables in acromegaly?
There are 5 syllables in the word acromegaly.How to pronounce acromegaly:
Definition of acromegaly:
- acromegaly (noun):
- a disorder caused by excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and marked especially by progressive enlargement of hands, feet, and face
- 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).
Synonyms for acromegaly:
acromegalia
hypertrophy
Antonyms for acromegaly:
pituitary dwarfism
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