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Meaning of GIANTISM
Pronunciation:
'jIun`tizum
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Definition:
[n]
excessive
largeness
of
stature
[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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