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Definitions of gigantism in various dictionaries:
noun - excessive size
noun - excessive largeness of stature
The quality or state of being gigantic; abnormally large size.
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Feb 9 2008 New York Times |
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unusual or abnormal largeness. |
Unusual or abnormal largeness. |
The quality or state of being gigantic abnormally large size. |
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. |
excessive largeness of stature |
excessive size usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland |
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Gigantism, also known as giantism (from Greek , gígas, "giant", plural , gígantes), is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average. In humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood resulting in people between 7 feet (2.13 m) and 9 feet (2.72 m) in height.It is a rare disorder resulting from increased levels of growth hormone before the fusion of the growth plate which usually occurs at some point soon after puberty. This increase is most often due to abnormal tumor growths on the pituitary gland. Gigantism should not be confused with acromegaly, the adult form of the disorder, characterized by somatic enlargement specifically in the extremities and face. |