What does giantism mean?
Definitions for giantism
ˈdʒaɪ ənˌtɪz əmgi·antism
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Princeton's WordNet
giantism, gigantism, overgrowthnoun
excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
gigantism, giantismnoun
excessive largeness of stature
Wiktionary
giantismnoun
the state or quality of being a giant
giantismnoun
gigantism
Etymology: coined in the mid 17th century. In the medical or biological sense of gigantism from the 1880s.
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giantism
Giantism is a medical condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average, often due to an overproduction of growth hormone. This condition is typically caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland of the brain. People with giantism can reach abnormal heights and may also have large body proportion and features, such as a thickening of the bones in the face, hands, and feet.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of giantism in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of giantism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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