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Definition of Gigantism
1. Noun. Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
2. Noun. Excessive largeness of stature.
Definition of Gigantism
1. Noun. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size. ¹
2. Noun. A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gigantism
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Medical Definition of Gigantism
1. A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth. (27 Sep 1997)
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