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gi⋅ant⋅ism

  [jahy-uhn-tiz-uhm]
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–noun
1. Pathology. gigantism.
2. the state or quality of being a giant.
Origin:
1630–40; giant + -ism
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gi·ant·ism   (jī'ən-tĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The quality or condition of being a giant.

  2. See gigantism.

gi·gan·tism   (jī-gān'tĭz'əm)   
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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Main Entry: gi·ant·ism
Pronunciation: 'jI-&nt-"iz-&m
Function: noun
: GIGANTISM
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giantism gi·ant·ism (jī'ən-tĭz'əm)
n.

  1. The quality or condition of being great in size.

  2. See gigantism.

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