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acromegalic

ac·ro·me·galic

UK/ˌakɹə(ʊ)mɪˈɡalɪk/ US/ˌækɹoʊmɪˈɡælɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having abnormal size with overgrown extremities resulting from abnormal pituitary secretion

  • “a protruding acromegalic jaw”
  • “a pituitary dwarf”
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Origin

From acromegal(y) + -ic.

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