gigantism

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gigantism /ˈdʒaɪɡænˌtɪzəm, dʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/

• 1. N excessive growth of the entire body, caused by over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland during childhood or adolescence 巨人症 (Also called giantism)→compare acromegaly

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