OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 18504

acromegaly

/ˌækɹoʊˈmɛɡəli/
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acromegalia
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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