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gigantism.

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

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm//d͡ʒəˈɡæntɪzəm//ˈd͡ʒaɪɡəntɪzəm/
  1. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.

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  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.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).

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