giantism

[ jahy-uhn-tiz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the state or quality of being a giant.

Origin of giantism

1
First recorded in 1630–40; giant + -ism

Words Nearby giantism

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How to use giantism in a sentence

  • Indeed, as Marie has said, giantism is acromegaly occurring during the period of adolescence.

    Degeneracy | Eugene S. Talbot
  • Some just show radiation abnormalities—giantism, microcephaly, and the like.

    The Status Civilization | Robert Sheckley
  • Hypertrophy of the gland is directly associated with certain diseases, such as giantism and acromegaly.

    The Mystery of Space | Robert T. Browne
  • Above 2 m. we have another corresponding state called giantism.

    The Races of Man | Joseph Deniker
  • Most cases of giantism, combined as they are with imperfect mentality, are due to disease of this gland.

    Disease and Its Causes | William Thomas Councilman

British Dictionary definitions for giantism

giantism

/ (ˈdʒaɪənˌtɪzəm) /


noun
  1. another term for gigantism

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