acromegalia
|ac-ro-me-ga-li-a|
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/ˌækroʊmɪˈɡeɪliə/
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/ˌækrəʊmɪˈɡeɪliə/
enlargement of extremities
Etymology
'acromegalia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'megas' meaning 'large'.
'akron' and 'megas' combined to form the Greek word 'akromegalia', which was adopted into modern medical terminology as 'acromegalia'.
Initially, it referred to the condition of having large extremities, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disorder marked by the enlargement of bones and tissues, especially in the hands, feet, and face, due to excessive growth hormone production.
The patient was diagnosed with acromegalia after showing signs of enlarged hands and feet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 23:36