Acromegalies

/ækroʊməˈɡælis/ noun

Definition

Plural of acromegaly; multiple cases or instances of the hormonal disorder causing extremity enlargement.

Etymology

Plural form of acromegaly from Greek 'akron' (extremity) + 'megas' (great) + the medical suffix '-y'. The plural emphasizes studying multiple cases of this condition.

Kelly Says

While acromegaly seems rare, doctors see it often enough to have lots of plural examples—it's one of those conditions where one patient leads to lifelong medical research!

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