acromegaly
/ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body produces too much growth hormone, causing the hands, feet, and face to become larger than normal.
- The patient was diagnosed with acromegaly after noticing her hands and feet had grown significantly.
- Acromegaly is often caused by a benign tumor on the pituitary gland.
- Treatment for acromegaly may include surgery, medication, or radiation therapy.