gigantism
The quality or state of being giganticThe quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
» "Gigantism is an evolutionary survival strategy, especially for herbivorous animals, because size is a form of defense against predators," Apaldetti said.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
Gigantismus
(countable, uncountable)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.
excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
Examples
1 sentences"Gigantism is an evolutionary survival strategy, especially for herbivorous animals, because size is a form of defense against predators," Apaldetti said.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).
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Forms
plural: gigantisms| Singular | gigantism |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- excessive largeness of stature:giantism
- excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland:giantismovergrowth
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable