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gigantism

gi·gan·tism

UK/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/ US/d͡ʒəˈɡæntɪzəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).

Phrases

  • local gigantism

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