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English noun: giantism

1. giantism (state) excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland


Synonymsgigantism, overgrowth


Broader (hypernym)hypertrophy


Part holonymhyperpituitarism

2. giantism (attribute) excessive largeness of stature


Synonymsgigantism


Broader (hypernym)bigness, largeness









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