# gigantism

> English word · Noun · IPA /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/

## Definitions
1. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
2. A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence.

## Etymology
From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gigantism