Acromegaly
Translation of "acromegaly" into Russian
acromegaly
NounUK
/ˌækrəʊˈmɛɡəli/
US
/ˌækrəˈmɛɡəli/
acromegaly
acromegalies pl
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results from excess growth hormone.
Акромегалия - это гормональное расстройство, возникающее из-за избытка гормона роста.
Definitions
acromegaly
NounUK
/ˌækrəʊˈmɛɡəli/
US
/ˌækrəˈmɛɡəli/
A disorder in adults in which the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone, leading to enlargement of bones and tissues, especially in the hands, feet, and face.
The patient was diagnosed with acromegaly after noticing significant changes in the size of his hands and facial features.