Acromegalia (Noun)
Meaning
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with acromegalia, which caused noticeable enlargement of her hands and feet, as well as facial disfigurement.
- Acromegalia often results in severe joint pain and limited mobility due to the abnormal growth of bones in the hands and feet.
- The tumor on the anterior pituitary gland led to an overproduction of growth hormone, resulting in acromegalia and subsequent emotional disturbances.
- After years of suffering from headaches and muscle pain, the doctor finally discovered that the patient had acromegalia caused by a benign tumor.
- The symptoms of acromegalia can be managed with medication and surgery, but early detection is crucial to prevent long-term damage to the bones and joints.