gigantism
/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/
gigantism noun: the quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
Noun
gigantism (countable and uncountable, plural gigantisms)
- The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
- 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.
- He [...] may have had a condition called gigantism that explained his notable height.2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 68
gigantism meaning in Tamil, Malay and Indonesian
gigantism in Tamil
- எலும்புகளின் மிகை வளர்ச்சி, பேருருத்தோற்றம், பேற்றண்மைக்காலம், மாபெருமை, இராட்சதத் தன்மை
gigantism in Malay
- condition
- kegergasian
gigantism in Indonesian
- condition
- gigantisme
Synonyms of gigantism
Forms of gigantism
| plural | gigantisms |
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Origin of gigantism
From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).
Words formed from gigantism
Questions about gigantism
- What does gigantism mean?
- Gigantism means the quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
- What is gigantism in Tamil?
- Gigantism in Tamil is எலும்புகளின் மிகை வளர்ச்சி, பேருருத்தோற்றம், பேற்றண்மைக்காலம். See Gigantism meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is gigantism?
- Gigantism is a noun.
- How do you pronounce gigantism?
- Gigantism is pronounced /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/.
- What is the plural of gigantism?
- The plural of gigantism is gigantisms.
Words near gigantism in the dictionary
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