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May 21, 2012
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Synonyms for acromegaly

Noun

1. acromegaly, acromegalia, hypertrophy
usage: 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)
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