acro-, acr-


A bodily condition resembling acromegaly but not due to pituitary disorder.
acromegaly (s) (noun), acromegalies (pl)
A chronic disease of adults caused by over secretion of the pituitary gland hormones and which is characterized by enlargement of many parts of the bones of the extremities; such as, the face, the nose, the ears, the jaws, the fingers, and the toes: "The beginning of acromegaly is gradual and so neither the patient nor his or her associates don't notice it.

"Early developments of acromegaly include muscular pains, headaches, and abnormal sweating; then, the teeth become separated, and the hands and feet gradually become bigger."

"As acromegaly progresses, muscular weakness becomes a serious problem, and visual problems may progress into blindness."

acromelalgia; erythromelalgia
A reference to the acromion and clavicle.
A reference to the acromion and humerus.
acromion, acromial
1. The partial or total surgical excision of the acromion.


A fungal infection of the limbs.
