gigantism (Meaning)

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gigantism (n)

excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

excessive largeness of stature

No weak antonyms found.

The elephant's gigantism was a testament to its species' ancient evolutionary history.
The tumor in the pituitary gland caused gigantism, resulting in abnormal overgrowth of the limbs and body.
Scientists studied the genetic mutations responsible for gigantism in certain animals.
The palace guards were chosen for their gigantism, adding to their intimidating stature.
The medieval painting depicted a giant with gigantism, symbolizing exaggerated human characteristics.
The disease gigantism can lead to serious health problems, including respiratory and joint issues.
Farmers used growth hormones to induce gigantism in their livestock, leading to increased meat production.
The fossil record revealed the existence of prehistoric creatures that exhibited gigantism.
Some people with gigantism underwent surgery to reduce the size of their bones and improve their mobility.
Gigantism can be treated with medications that inhibit growth hormone production.

excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, excessive largeness of stature

hugeness, vastness, giantism, prodigiousness, immensity,magnitude, extensiveness, bigness, vastitude,enormousness

minuteness, smallness, smallness, minuteness, triviality, diminutiveness, tininess, tininess, puniness, puniness

The elephant's gigantism was a testament to its species' ancient evolutionary history.

The tumor in the pituitary gland caused gigantism, resulting in abnormal overgrowth of the limbs and body.

Scientists studied the genetic mutations responsible for gigantism in certain animals.

The palace guards were chosen for their gigantism, adding to their intimidating stature.