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.

Main Entry: gi·gan·tism
Pronunciation: jI-'gan-"tiz-&m, j&-; 'jI-g&n-
Function: noun
: development to abnormally large size fromexcessive growth of the long bones accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence and usually caused by hyperpituitarism before normal ossification is complete called also macrosomia;—compare ACROMEGALY

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.