Definitions for gigantism
dʒaɪˈgæn tɪz əm, dʒɪ-, ˈdʒaɪ gænˌtɪz əmgi·gan·tism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. giantism, gigantism, overgrowthnoun

   excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

2. gigantism, giantismnoun

   excessive largeness of stature

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1. gigantismnoun

   The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.

2. gigantismnoun

   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.

3. Etymology: From gigans and -ism; equivalent to.

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1. Gigantism

   Gigantism (Greek: γίγας, gígas, "giant", plural γίγαντες, gígantes), also known as giantism, is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average. In humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood, resulting in people up to 2.7 m (9.0 ft) in height.It is a rare disorder resulting from increased levels of growth hormone before the fusion of the growth plate which usually occurs at some point soon after puberty. This increase is most often due to abnormal tumor growths on the pituitary gland. Gigantism should not be confused with acromegaly, the adult form of the disorder, characterized by somatic enlargement specifically in the extremities and face.

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1. gigantism

   Gigantism is a rare condition characterized by abnormal or excessive growth and height significantly above average, often due to excessive production of growth hormone from the pituitary gland during childhood or adolescence. This overproduction is often associated with tumors or noncancerous growths in the gland. Symptoms can include enlarged hands and feet, thickening of facial features, joint pain, thickening of the skin, and various systemic complications.

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1. Gigantism

   Gigantism, also known as giantism, is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average. In humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood resulting in persons between 7 feet and 9 feet in height.

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1. Gigantism

   The condition of accelerated and excessive GROWTH in children or adolescents who are exposed to excess HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE before the closure of EPIPHYSES. It is usually caused by somatotroph hyperplasia or a GROWTH HORMONE-SECRETING PITUITARY ADENOMA. These patients are of abnormally tall stature, more than 3 standard deviations above normal mean height for age.

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1. • Hypertrophy
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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gigantism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gigantism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gigantism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gigantism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigantism
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gigantism