gigantism
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giantism

Definition & Meaning of "gigantism"in English

Gigantism
01

excessive largeness of stature 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
02

a rare medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height due to an overproduction of growth hormone during childhood and adolescence 

Examples
Gigantism is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland that produces too much growth hormone. 

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