gigantism
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giantism

Definition & Meaning of "gigantism"in English

Gigantism
01

excessive largeness of stature 

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Animacy status
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Uncountable
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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