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Gigantism

//d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    excessive largeness of stature wordnet
  3. 3
    A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence. countable, uncountable

    "He [...] may have had a condition called gigantism that explained his notable height."

  4. 4
    excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland wordnet

Etymology

From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).

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