Acromegaly (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 acromegaly, which explained the noticeable enlargement of her hands and feet over the past year.
- Acromegaly caused significant changes in John's facial structure, making it difficult for his friends to recognize him.
- After a series of tests, the doctor confirmed that the tumor on her pituitary gland was the cause of her acromegaly.
- The symptoms of acromegaly, including chronic headaches and muscle pain, greatly impacted Sarah's quality of life.
- The overproduction of growth hormone due to acromegaly led to an unusual growth spurt in the 35-year-old man.