Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Acromegaly
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Enlargement of one or more of the extremities
Combining form and definition: acr/o, “extremity”
Suffix and definition: -megaly, “abnormally large”
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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