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acromegalic

 

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Adjective acromegalic has 1 sense
  1. acromegalic, pituitary - having abnormal size with overgrown extremities resulting from abnormal pituitary secretion; "a protruding acromegalic jaw"; "a pituitary dwarf"
    Antonym: shapely (indirect, via unshapely)

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Term: Acromegalic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of acromegaly, a hormonal disorder triggering abnormal bone growth, especially in the hands, feet, and face.

Sample Sentence 1: People with acromegalic features often have enlarged hands and feet, as well as prominent facial features.

Sense 2: Pertaining to or demonstrating the presence of acromegaly.

Sample Sentence 2: The acromegalic patient exhibited symptoms such as excessive bone growth.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A person affected by acromegaly.

Sample Sentence: The acromegalic had to undergo specialized medical treatments to manage the condition.

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