gigantism
/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/ · noun
Meaning
- The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
- 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.
Etymology / origin
From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).
- gigans(Latin)→
- gigantisme(French)→
- gigantism (English)
- Relations: bor, der
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