gigantism

Noun
  1. Excessive size;
    Usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland (synset 114391693)
    is a type of: hypertrophy - abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
    has: hyperpituitarism - excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
    same as: giantism, overgrowth
  2. Excessive largeness of stature (synset 105113520)
    is a type of: bigness, largeness - the property of having a relatively great size
    same as: giantism

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