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

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

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 ]

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