Gigantism
WordNet
noun
(1) Excessive largeness of stature
(2) Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
WiktionaryText
Noun
- 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.