gigantism

gi·gan·tism  (j-gntzm)

n.

1. The quality or state of being gigantic; abnormally large size.

2. 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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gigantism

Medicine. the condition of abnormally great development in size or stature of the whole body or any of its parts, most often caused by a pituitary disorder. Cf. nanism.

See also: Size

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gigantism - excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland giantism, 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.	gigantism - excessive largeness of stature giantism bigness, largeness - the property of having a relatively great size