Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly?

A. acro (extremities) + megaly (united) = united extremities
B. acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities
C. acro (extremities) + megaly (multiple) = multiple extremities
D. acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally small) = abnormally small extremities


Answer: B

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