gigantism
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin gigans (“giant”) and -ism; equivalent to giant + -ism.
Noun[edit]
gigantism (plural gigantisms)
- The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
- 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.
Translations[edit]
quality or state of being gigantic
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condition
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