English dictionary: words starting with acrom

Abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.

Plural of acromion specialized

Of or relating to the acromion.

Of or relating to the acromion and the clavicle; specifically designating the joint between the two bones.

A bony process forming the lateral or distal end of the spine of the scapula, with which (in humans and certain other mammals) the clavicle articulates.

Of a bird: having a syrinx whose muscles are attached to the ends of the bronchial semi-rings; specifically (in garrod's scheme) belonging to the division acromyodi of passerine birds, closely corresponding to the suborder oscines (the songbirds).