Como Pronunciar "acromegalia"

word

ak-roh-muh-GAY-lee-uh

ak-roh-muh-GAY-li-uh

Definição

Acromegaly is a rare medical condition in which the body produces too much growth hormone after childhood, leading to abnormal growth of bones and tissues, especially in the hands, feet, and face.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌækɹoʊməˈɡeɪliə

Inglês Britânico

ˌækrəʊməˈɡeɪlɪə

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

ak-roh-muh-GAY-lee-uh

ak-roh-muh-GAY-li-uh

Ouça em Contexto

Acromegaly usually affects adults in middle age.

Doctors can diagnose acromegaly with blood tests and scans.

People with acromegaly may have larger hands and feet.

Untreated acromegaly can lead to other health problems over time.