acromegaly
2 synonyms for acromegaly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A chronic disease in which the bones of the hands, feet, face and jaw grow larger, caused by an overactive pituitary gland.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
acromegalia
Marie's disease
How to use acromegaly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
suffer from acromegaly
diagnosed with acromegaly
a case of acromegaly
It is a technical medical term, found mainly in medical writing and conversation.
Etymology
English took the word from French acromégalie, which came from New Latin acromegalia. That was built from Ancient Greek words meaning tip or extremity and large.
Full origin of acromegaly →Frequently asked questions
What is acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a chronic disease in which the bones of the extremities, face and jaw become enlarged. It is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.
How do you pronounce acromegaly?
It is said ak-roh-MEG-uh-lee, with the stress on the third syllable.
What does acromegaly mean as a word?
It combines acro-, from a Greek word meaning tip or extremity, with -megaly, from a Greek word meaning large.
