giantism (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *giantism*:
NOUN	state	giantism, gigantism, overgrowth	excessive size
attribute	giantism, gigantism	excessive largeness of stature

English > *giantism*: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning	excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
Synonyms	gigantism, overgrowth
Parts	hyperpituitarism	excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone)
Broader	hypertrophy	Abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ
Spanish	gigantismo
Catalan	gegantisme, gigantisme

English > *giantism*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	excessive largeness of stature.
Synonym	gigantism
Broader	largeness, bigness	The property of having a relatively great size
Spanish	gigantez, gigantismo
Catalan	gegantisme, gigantisme

HyperDic: giantism