acromyotonus

/ækroʊmaɪəˈtoʊnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by a combination of acromegaly (an overgrowth of body tissues due to excess growth hormone) and myotonia (a neuromuscular disorder causing delayed relaxation of muscles after contraction).

“The patient’s diagnosis was acromyotonus, a rare condition that required specialized treatment.”

Synonyms

  • acromegalic myotonia
  • acromegaly myotonia syndrome

Antonyms

  • hypotonia
  • muscular dystrophy