English noun: gigantism | |||
| 1. | gigantism (state) excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland | ||
| Synonyms | giantism, overgrowth | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hypertrophy | ||
| Part holonym | hyperpituitarism | ||
| 2. | gigantism (attribute) excessive largeness of stature | ||
| Synonyms | giantism | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bigness, largeness | ||