acromegalies
|ac-ro-meg-a-lies|
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/ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəliːz/
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/ˌækrəʊˈmɛɡəliːz/
(acromegaly)
enlarged extremities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromegaly' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'extremity' and 'megas' meaning 'large'.
Historical Evolution
'akron' and 'megas' combined to form the modern English word 'acromegaly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the condition of having large extremities, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by abnormal enlargement of the extremities due to excessive growth hormone, often caused by a pituitary gland tumor.
The patient was diagnosed with acromegalies after presenting with enlarged hands and feet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 00:06