Definition of Gigantism
Gigantism
Gi·gan·tism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A condition of abnormal growth or excessive size.
e.g. The rare genetic disorder caused gigantism in the young boy.
(noun)
(medicine) an instance of excessive development or growth to an unusually large size, typically caused by a hormone imbalance;
e.g. She suffers from gigantism by which she is much taller and bigger-built than her peers.
(noun)
(botany) an instance of a plant growing excessively to an abnormally large size and also often having its reproductive capacity inhibited;
e.g. The bush shows gigantism due to a genetic mutation, by which it doesn't yield viable seeds.
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