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noun Pathology.
abnormally great development in size or stature of the whole body or of parts of the body, most often due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland.
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| gigantism (ˈdʒaɪɡænˌtɪzəm, dʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare acromegaly Also called: giantism excessive growth of the entire body, caused by over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland during childhood or adolescence |
| 2. | the state or quality of being gigantic |
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gigantism gi·gan·tism (jī-gān'tĭz'əm)
n.
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.
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