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Acromegaly

Etymology:

Gr. ákron: “tip, extremity” + Gr. mégas: “large”

Definition:

A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland (excess growth hormone, GH).



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