Associations to the word «Gigantism»

GIGANTISM, noun. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.

GIGANTISM, noun. 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.

GIGANTISM, noun. Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.

GIGANTISM, noun. Excessive largeness of stature.