Chiromegaly

/ˌkaɪrəʊˈmɛɡəli/ noun

Definition

An abnormal enlargement or overgrowth of the hands or hand tissues; a medical condition affecting hand size.

Etymology

From Greek 'cheir' (hand) + 'megale' (large). This medical term combines hand terminology with the pathological suffix used in conditions like acromegaly and hepatomegaly.

Kelly Says

Chiromegaly can result from acromegaly (where growth hormone causes excessive growth) or other metabolic diseases—making hand size actually useful as a diagnostic clue in medicine!

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