gigantism
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British pronunciation
/ɡˈɪɡəntˌɪzəm/

Definition och betydelse av "gigantism"på engelska

Gigantism
01

gigantism

excessive largeness of stature
02

gigantism

a rare medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height due to an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood and adolescence
example
Exempel
Gigantism is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland that produces too much growth hormone.
Gigantism orsakas av en tumör i hypofysen som producerar för mycket tillväxthormon.
The basketball player 's height was due to gigantism, a condition diagnosed in his early teens.
Basketspelarens längd berodde på gigantism, ett tillstånd som diagnosticerades i hans tidiga tonår.
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