Which of the following terms is incorrectly defined?

A) polydipsia—excessive urination
B) ketoacidosis—accumulation of ketone bodies (waste products) in the body
C) acromegaly—enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities
D) hirsutism—excessive amount of hair


A) polydipsia—excessive urination

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