Caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)

• Enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face
• Often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context disease English) An alternative name for the disease acromegaly.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor) [syn: acromegaly ]