Marika was recently diagnosed with acromegaly. Breaking down the medical term, what does this literally mean?
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O weak ankles
• enlarged extremities
O weakening extremities
O enlarged arteries
• enlarged extremities
The medical term "acromegaly" can be broken down as follows:
- "Acro" refers to extremities, usually referring to the hands and feet.
- "Megal" means large or enlarged.
So, literally, acromegaly means "enlarged extremities."