gigantism
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British pronunciation
/ɡˈɪɡəntˌɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "gigantism"

Gigantism
01

excessive largeness of stature

02

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

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Gigantism is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland that produces too much growth hormone.
The basketball player 's height was due to gigantism, a condition diagnosed in his early teens.
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