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giantism

/ˈdʒaɪ.əntɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does giantism mean?

noun

A condition in which a person or animal grows to an unusually large size, often due to a medical condition or genetic disorder. Giantism can also refer to a condition in which a part of the body grows to an abnormal size.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the child with giantism due to a rare genetic disorder."

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