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Gigantism

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    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.

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