| Pronunciation: | | ji'gantizum
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- [n] excessive largeness of stature
- [n] excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
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GIGANTISM is a 9 letter word that starts with G. |
| | Synonyms: | | giantism, giantism, overgrowth |
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| | See Also: | | bigness, hyperpituitarism, hypertrophy, largeness |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Disorder caused by an overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. It results in excessive size. Also known as giantism. |
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