Associations to the word «Gigantism»
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Wiktionary
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.
Dictionary definition
GIGANTISM, noun. Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
GIGANTISM, noun. Excessive largeness of stature.
Wise words
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