acromegaly

n. an abnormal enlargement of the bones in the hands, feet, face, and skull due to excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland during adulthood. —acromegalic adj.

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November 19th 2024

straight

1. adj. a colloquial term for heterosexual.

2. n. slang for a heterosexual person.