giantism

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gi·ant·ism (j

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1. The quality or condition of being a giant.

2. See gigantism.

giantism [ˈdʒaɪənˌtɪzəm]

(Medicine / Pathology) another term for gigantism

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Noun	1.	giantism - excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland gigantism, overgrowth hyperpituitarism - excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone) hypertrophy - abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
	2.	giantism - excessive largeness of stature gigantism bigness, largeness - the property of having a relatively great size

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