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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gigantism

/ˈdʒaɪ.æntɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does gigantism mean?

noun

A condition in which a person's body produces too much growth hormone, resulting in excessive growth and development. This can occur due to a variety of causes, including a benign tumor on the pituitary gland.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with gigantism, which was caused by a non-cancerous tumor on her pituitary gland."

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