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Meaning of GIANTISM

Pronunciation:  'jIun`tizum

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  excessive largeness of stature
  2. [n]  excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
 
 Synonyms: gigantism, gigantism, overgrowth
 
 See Also: bigness, hyperpituitarism, hypertrophy, largeness

 

 

 

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