gigantism
noun
- the quality or state of being gigantic
- abnormally great growth of the body, due to an excessive production of growth hormone by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
See gigantism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jī-gănˈtĭzˌəm)
noun- The quality or state of being gigantic; abnormally large size.
- Excessive growth of the body or any of its parts, especially as a result of oversecretion of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Also called giantism.
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