acromegaly
|ac-ro-meg-a-ly|
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/ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/
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/ˌækrəʊˈmɛɡəli/
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 in Greek to form 'akromegalia', which was adopted into modern English as 'acromegaly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the condition of having enlarged extremities, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disorder caused by excessive production of growth hormone, leading to enlargement of bones and tissues, especially in the hands, feet, and face.
The patient was diagnosed with acromegaly after noticing changes in facial features.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 23:21